Cudi Ditches M.I.A. as Tour Opener Over Onstage Controversy
TL;DR
Kid Cudi has dropped M.I.A. as the opener for the remaining North American leg after fans complained about her onstage political rants; he said he told his team to avoid anything offensive at shows. At a Dallas show, M.I.A. claimed she was canceled for being a 'brown Republican voter' and made remarks about undocumented people, prompting boos and refunds from fans.
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