Kid Cudi says he has removed M.I.A. from his Rebel Ragers tour after receiving messages from fans who were upset by what he describes as her “offensive remarks” and “rants” during prior onstage moments. Multiple outlets report that Cudi announced the change through social media, citing concerns about keeping his tour aligned with the expectations of his fanbase. In his post, Cudi says he has been “flooded with messages” from attendees expressing disappointment and that he will not have someone on the tour making comments that upset fans.
After Cudi’s announcement, M.I.A. responds publicly, disputing how her comments are being characterized. According to one outlet’s report, she says, “Do not gaslight my words” and also references not needing a “virtue signal era” to erase a life she has led. The reports also note that Cudi frames the issue as “offensive” statements, including remarks described by some outlets as involving immigration and politics, though the specific quotes are not uniformly presented across coverage.
