Maino Releases Statement Denying Report That He & Troy Ave Fought Prior To Club Shooting. T.I. Sends Condolences To The Family Of The Deceased

A story circulating in the media has suggested that a beef between Troy Ave and fellow Brooklyn rapper Maino led to an altercation between their camps at Irvine Plaza, Wednesday, May 25, that resulted in a deadly shooting.

Maino has issued a statement via his Instagram account denying the story. He maintains that he and Troy are friends with no history of beef between them.

"First and foremost my deepest condolences to the family & friends of Ronald Mcphatter who was tragically killed last night. Despite having to cope with more senseless violence. I woke up to the usual FALSE and ridiculous lies being circulated by irresponsible members of the media," Maino wrote. "What transpired was absolutely NOT the result of MYSELF or ANYBODY IN MY CAMP , ENTOURAGE, TRAVELING PARTY or ORGANIZATION IN ANY WAY SHAPE OR FORM. We entered the venue respectfully as always and exited in shocked like all other concertgoers."

"For the last 5 years Troy Ave, his team and I have had a great working relationship. Not only have we performed and done several songs together but we've had many personal conversations about life our goals and efforts as musicians," he continued. "Despite media reports to the contrary, there are No "ongoing beefs" or "entourage issues." It always has been and always will be good relations between myself AND MY TEAM and @TroyAve @Hovain @YoungLitoBsB and the BSB crew. Our deepest sympathies again to family of Ronald McPhatter and a speedy recovery to Troy Ave. The movement will not be stopped. #BROOKLYNUNITED #HEARDYOU."

Both Maino and Troy were at the venue to perform prior to the concert's headliner T.I. taking the stage.

The shooting that left Troy's longtime friend, Ronald McPhatter, 33, dead and three others wounded, including Troy, happened backstage at the show.

Ronald McPhatter

#BREAKING @NYPD13Pct detectives release video of @IrvingPlaza shooting at @Tip concert last night. @PIX11News pic.twitter.com/aoIU737xOs
— Anthony DiLorenzo (@ADiLorenzoTV) May 26, 2016

Troy has been charged with attempted murder and two counts of criminal possession of a weapon after video was released that allegedly shows him firing a gun inside the club. Police say he could face additional charges, depending on the results of ballistics tests.

T.I. sent his condolences to McPhatter's family and to those injured in the shooting.