American artist Lil Durk hit in eye with pyrotechnic at Lollapalooza, taking health break

Lil Durk was deep into performing 'Back In Blood' when two smoke flares blasted out of the floor and hit him squarely in the face. Photo: Lil Durk/Instagram

Rapper Lil Durk is taking a break from performing to focus on his health after being hit in the eye with a pyrotechnic during Lollapalooza.

Lil Durk was deep into performing Back In Blood on Saturday (July 30) when two smoke flares blasted out of the floor just as he strode across the stage, according to video posted on social media. They hit him squarely in the face.