Dozens of people hospitalised at Chance the Rappers show for the most bizzare reason

Police in the US say more than 90 people were hospitalised during a Connecticut concert featuring superstar rapper Chance the Rapper.

Police said many were taken to hospitals for excessive drinking.

Hartford Deputy Chief Brian Foley said Saturday that officers made 50 underage drinking referrals Friday at Hot 93.7′s Hot Jam concert at Xfinity Theatre in Connecticut, reports news.com.au.

Most of those charged were issued a summons to appear in court. Several other arrests were made throughout the evening.

Police say the crowd was apparently made up of people in their late teens and early 20s. He says tailgating, partying and excessive alcohol consumption was "extremely prevalent."

Foley says a large number of people hospitalised were underage attendees experiencing "severe intoxication."

Other artists performing at the concert were Kyle, PnB Rock and ANoyd.

This article was first published on nzherald.co.nz and is republished here with permission.