Trending Now - Kid Cudi Drops M.I.A. From Tour Over Controversial Remarks

WHO:

Spin Magazine - M.I.A. has been removed from her opening slot on Kid Cudi's tour.

Deadline - Kid Cudi is the artist who made the decision to cut ties with M.I.A.

Variety - M.I.A. was performing as an opener on Kid Cudi's Rebel Ragers Tour.

WHAT:

Billboard - Kid Cudi canceled his May 5 show in Alabama due to low ticket sales.

The Guardian - M.I.A. was booed onstage for her statements about immigrants during her performance in Dallas on May 2.

The Guardian - M.I.A. stated during her performance, “I’ve been canceled for many reasons. I never thought I would be canceled for being a brown Republican voter.”

The Guardian - Kid Cudi confirmed on Instagram that M.I.A. is no longer on his tour, stating, “M.I.A. is no longer on this tour. I told my management to send a notice to her team before we started tour that I didn’t want anything offensive at my shows, cuz I already knew what time it was, and I was assured things were understood.”

The Guardian - M.I.A. responded to her removal by stating, “I wrote illygal on the Maya LP a song from 2010. I started this intro to the song with the statement saying I’m illygal, and I said my team hasn’t gotten visas yet. Then played a song that had lyrics saying ‘Fu&% the law’, which I still believe, if the law is unjust f@%& it.”

Rolling Stone Music - Kid Cudi stated, “I’ve been flooded with messages from fans that were upset by her rants. This, to me, is very disappointing.”

The Guardian - M.I.A. stated during her performance, “I’ve been canceled for many reasons. I never thought I would be canceled for being a brown Republican voter.”

The Guardian - M.I.A. responded to her removal by saying, “I wrote illygal on the Maya LP a song from 2010. I started this intro to the song with the statement saying I’m illygal, and I said my team hasn’t gotten visas yet. Then played a song that had lyrics saying ‘Fu&% the law’, which I still believe, if the law is unjust f@%& it.”

The Guardian - A TikTok post from the 2 May tour date shows M.I.A. saying: “We can’t perform [my song] Illegal, though some of you could be in the audience.”

Billboard - Kid Cudi canceled his May 5 show in Alabama due to low ticket sales.

The Guardian - M.I.A. stated during her performance, “We can’t perform [my song] Illegal, though some of you could be in the audience.”

The Guardian - M.I.A. said, “All right, I’m illegal. Half of my team are not here because they didn’t get the visa, OK? I want you to know that. All right? So don’t listen to what the bots say on the internet.”

The Guardian - Kid Cudi stated, “I told my management to send a notice to her team before we started tour that I didn’t want anything offensive at my shows, cuz I already knew what time it was, and I was assured things were understood.”

The Guardian - M.I.A. has claimed that Covid-19 was partly caused by the expanding 5G data network and expressed skepticism about vaccines in a 2020 tweet.

The Guardian - Earlier this year, M.I.A. joined Major Lazer on stage at Coachella to perform her global hit "Paper Planes."

The Guardian - M.I.A. drew attention for an unusual outfit from her “anti-surveillance” clothing brand Ohmni, which claims to protect the body from 5G, wi-fi, and bluetooth.

The Guardian - M.I.A. stated during her performance, “I’ve been canceled for many reasons. I never thought I would be canceled for being a brown Republican voter.”

The Guardian - M.I.A. mentioned, “All right, I’m illegal. Half of my team are not here because they didn’t get the visa, OK? I want you to know that.”

The Guardian - M.I.A. responded to a tweet asking if she voted for Trump, saying, “Don’t be an agent of division, I can’t vote in the US, and 48% of Latin community voted trump. So are you going to hate them all?”

The Guardian - M.I.A. released her seventh album titled M.I.7 via her own label Ohmni Music.

TMZ - M.I.A. responded to her removal from the tour by urging critics to "chill out" and stop "dividing" people.

Spin Magazine - M.I.A. was booed onstage for her statements about immigrants.

Deadline - Kid Cudi announced that M.I.A. is no longer part of his Rebel Ragers Tour.

TMZ - Kid Cudi announced on Instagram that M.I.A. will no longer be opening for "The Rebel Ragers Tour."

Billboard - Kid Cudi canceled his May 5 show in Alabama due to low ticket sales.

Variety - Kid Cudi stated, “I won’t have someone on my tour making offensive remarks.”

WHERE:

Spin Magazine - The incident occurred during a performance in Dallas at the Dos Equis Pavilion.

WHEN:

Variety - The booing incident took place on May 2 during the Dallas show.

WHY:

The Guardian - Kid Cudi mentioned he was "flooded with messages from fans that were upset by her rants," describing the situation as "very disappointing."

The Guardian - Kid Cudi mentioned he was "flooded with messages from fans that were upset by her rants," describing the situation as "very disappointing" and stating, “I won’t have someone on my tour making offensive remarks that upsets my fanbase.”

Rolling Stone Music - Kid Cudi mentioned he was "flooded with messages from fans that were upset by her rants," describing the situation as "very disappointing."

The Guardian - Kid Cudi mentioned he was "flooded with messages from fans that were upset by her rants," describing the situation as "very disappointing."

Rolling Stone Music - Kid Cudi mentioned he was "flooded with messages from fans that were upset by her rants."

HOW:

Deadline - Kid Cudi instructed his management to send a notice to M.I.A.'s team before the tour started.

(UPDATED May 5, 2026 17:28 UTC)

Kid Cudi has canceled his upcoming show in Alabama due to low ticket sales, a decision he described as "very disappointing" after receiving numerous messages from fans upset by M.I.A.'s recent comments. During her performance in Dallas on May 2, M.I.A. faced backlash and was booed for her remarks about immigrants, stating, “I’ve been canceled for many reasons. I never thought I would be canceled for being a brown Republican voter.” Prior to the tour, Kid Cudi had instructed his management to notify M.I.A.'s team about his concerns regarding the situation.

(UPDATED May 5, 2026 15:34 UTC)

Kid Cudi has confirmed via Instagram that M.I.A. will no longer be part of his tour, explaining that he had previously communicated his desire to avoid any offensive content at his shows. In response, M.I.A. referenced her song "illygal" from 2010, asserting her belief in the lyrics that challenge unjust laws. Cudi expressed disappointment over the situation, noting that he received numerous messages from fans upset by M.I.A.'s remarks and emphasizing that he won't tolerate anything that could upset his fanbase.

(UPDATED May 5, 2026 13:23 UTC)

Kid Cudi expressed disappointment over fan reactions to M.I.A.'s recent comments, stating he has been flooded with messages from upset fans. During her performance, M.I.A. addressed her cancellation, revealing she never expected to face backlash for being a brown Republican voter, and she referenced her song "illygal" from 2010 while discussing her removal. In a TikTok post from her tour, M.I.A. noted the irony of not being able to perform her song "Illegal," while acknowledging that some audience members might still be in a precarious situation.

(UPDATED May 5, 2026 07:37 UTC)

Kid Cudi has canceled his upcoming show in Alabama due to low ticket sales, leaving many fans disappointed. Meanwhile, during a recent performance, M.I.A. addressed the audience, stating, “We can’t perform [my song] Illegal, though some of you could be in the audience,” and revealed that half of her team was missing due to visa issues. Kid Cudi expressed that he was "flooded with messages from fans that were upset by her rants," calling the situation "very disappointing."

(UPDATED May 5, 2026 04:05 UTC)

Kid Cudi has expressed disappointment over the situation with M.I.A., stating he was inundated with messages from fans upset by her comments and had previously requested that nothing offensive be included in his shows. In response, M.I.A. defended her artistic expression, referencing her song "illygal" and reiterating her belief that if the law is unjust, it should be challenged. She also made headlines earlier this year for her performance of "Paper Planes" at Coachella, where she showcased an outfit from her anti-surveillance clothing brand, which claims to protect against 5G and other technologies.

(UPDATED May 4, 2026 23:18 UTC)

M.I.A. made headlines during her performance by stating, “I’ve been canceled for many reasons. I never thought I would be canceled for being a brown Republican voter.” She also addressed the challenges her team faced with visas and responded to a tweet about voting for Trump, emphasizing that she can't vote in the U.S. and highlighting that 48% of the Latin community supported him, before releasing her seventh album titled M.I.7 through her own label, Ohmni Music.

(UPDATED May 4, 2026 21:19 UTC)

M.I.A. has responded to her removal from the tour by urging critics to "chill out" and stop "dividing" people. Her comments come amid ongoing discussions about her participation in the event. The artist's plea highlights her desire for unity rather than division among fans and critics alike.

(UPDATED May 4, 2026 19:22 UTC)

M.I.A. has been removed from her opening slot on Kid Cudi's Rebel Ragers Tour after being booed onstage during a performance in Dallas for her comments about immigrants. Kid Cudi announced on Instagram that he made the decision to cut ties with M.I.A. due to the backlash he received from fans, stating he would not have someone on his tour making offensive remarks. Additionally, Kid Cudi has canceled his May 5 show in Alabama due to low ticket sales.