Jay-Z’s annual Made in America musical pageant, which Lizzo and SZA had been set to headline, has been canceled this yr.
The pageant shared in a statement on its social media that “on account of extreme circumstances exterior of manufacturing management, the 2023 Made in America pageant will now not be happening. This choice has been tough and has not been made frivolously nor with out immense deliberation.”
Although the pageant didn’t broaden on the rationale for the cancellation, it comes per week after three former tour dancers for the “About Rattling Time” singer filed a lawsuit, accusing Lizzo and staff of Massive Grrrl Massive Touring Inc. of making a hostile work surroundings that included situations of sexual harassment. The swimsuit additionally alleges the pop star interrogated dancers about their weight and pressured them to have interaction in sexually express acts at intercourse exhibits.
Lizzo later took to Instagram to reply to the claims, saying partly, “These previous couple of days have been intestine wrenchingly tough and overwhelmingly disappointing. My work ethic, morals and respectfulness have been questioned. My character has been criticized. Often I select not to reply to false allegations however these are as unbelievable as they sound and too outrageous to not be addressed.”
The 2-day music pageant was initially set to be held Sept. 2 and three on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia. The lineup additionally included Miguel, Tems, Metro Boomin, Ice Spice, Coi Lera, Latto, Lil Yachty and extra.
The pageant’s assertion continued, “Made in America has a legacy of delivering distinctive experiences for music followers and concertgoers, and it’s our dedication to all the time ship a top-tier pageant expertise. We stay up for returning to Benjamin Franklin Parkway and the good metropolis of Philadelphia in 2024. All ticket holders will likely be refunded at authentic level of buy.”
