Music festival apologizes after Flo Rida uses alcohol props at sober event in Thunder Bay, Ont.

The Wake the Giant Music Festival is in hot water after Flo Rida's stage use of alcohol props during his performance at the sober event in Thunder Bay, Ontario, caused a stir. This festival aims to provide a safe, inclusive space for Indigenous youth from remote areas attending school in the region. The festival organizers have since apologized for the incident, recognizing the importance of maintaining the event's commitment to sobriety and respect for its attendees' cultural and personal values. This mishap highlights the challenges in balancing artistic expression with the event's core mission.