Cudi Replaces M.I.A. After Controversial Conservative Remarks
TL;DR
Kid Cudi has dropped M.I.A. as the opener for his current tour after M.I.A. made viral conservative remarks at a Dallas show. Cudi said he told management to notify M.I.A.’s team that offensive remarks wouldn’t be tolerated on his shows, citing fan backlash. The article notes M.I.A.’s history of controversial statements, including anti-vaccine rhetoric and a Trump endorsement, as context for the controversy.
- Kid Cudi Drops M.I.A. From Tour After “Very Disappointing” Conservative Rant The Hollywood Reporter
- Rapper Kid Cudi fires M.I.A after political rant at Dallas show BBC
- Kid Cudi Fires MIA After Her ‘Republican’ Rant Yahoo
- Kid Cudi Fires M.I.A. From His Tour After She Is Booed During Republican Rant: ‘I Won’t Have Someone on Tour Making Offensive Remarks’ Variety
- Rapper Kid Cudi fires MIA from tour after ‘offensive’ Republican rant The Guardian
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