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One death, cancellations, and a water bottle full of pee at this weekend's V Festival

by Nicole Villeneuve

This year’s V Festival was held on two sites—in Staffordshire and Chelmsford, UK—this past weekend, and despite anticipated performances from the Stone Roses and Happy Mondays among many others, it was marred by a few unfortunate incidents.

On Sunday, a 22-year-old man was found dead in a tent, and another man died from head injuries at a private party just off-site, though the event is being linked with the festival.

Both Nicki Minaj and Frank Ocean both cancelled their sets at the festival, the former pulling out last minute due to a vocal injury, while the latter cancelled earlier in the month, also due to vocal problems.

And perhaps the most standout tale from the weekend was former X-Factor contestant Cher Lloyd having a bottle of pee thrown at her. No photos of the incident have yet been uncovered.

Just another typical summer festival. We’ll miss you.