Rapper 50 Cent and DJ Steve Aoki threw their own parties, attracting many unmasked participants indoors. Aoki’s party took place at Tampa’s WTR Bar & Grill at the Godfrey Hotel, while 50 Cent’s was held in a private hangar at Albert Whitted Airport.
There was also an event on Saturday night at the WTR Bar & Grill, featuring Diplo and 50 Cent, and although the same security measures were listed at the event site, the images were similar to Friday’s party. WTR Bar & Grill did not respond to CNN’s request for comment on Sunday.
The online flyer for Friday’s party with DJ Steve Aoki featured daily cleaning and disinfection “with electrostatic sprayers”, mandatory masks for guests and staff, as well as temperature checks, social distance protocols and disinfection stations.
The event also caught the attention of the Tampa Police, who spoke out against the party in a note to CNN.
“The scenes from WTR last night and from a few other clubs were incredibly disappointing,” TPD spokesman Eddy Durkin told CNN.
For almost a year, Durkin said the city had educated residents about precautions due to the pandemic and “recently placed an order for masks for the entertainment and event areas to ensure the safety of our residents and visitors.”
“When the governor lifted capacity restrictions and opened bars, we turned to the united hospitality community to reopen safe and sound, but there is a level of personal responsibility that must be followed or is in danger of being closed,” said Durkin in a statement. communicated.
50 Cent’s Instagram posts showed an ad for a Super Bowl party at another location in Tampa for Sunday, and an event announced as “50 Cent’s Official Branson Stripper Bowl.
“Tonight it’s on, wow!” 50 Cent wrote in the post.