As soon as Marshawn Lynch signed with the Raiders, there were rumors of a block party that was to happen in downtown Oakland at Lynch’s Beastmode store. It was said to take place around 3pm, though the event was never confirmed by Lynch.
Some fans showed up at Beastmode that day, which was the day of the draft, and were turned away. Eventually the store closed for the day altogether despite it being normal business hours and a sign was posted on the door that read “Sorry you were misinformed there is no block party today! Thank you.