Tyler, the Creator has pulled out of his headlining slot at 2024 Lollapalooza about six weeks earlier than the competition was slated to happen. He additionally received’t be showing at Exterior Lands 2024 the next weekend in August.
The Grammy Award-winning rapper made the announcement early Thursday (June 20) that he received’t be making the pair of August competition appearances, however didn’t present a motive as to why.
“I hate saying this however i’ve to cancel lollapalooza and out of doors lands. i made a dedication that i can now not hold, and that bums me out realizing how excited people have been,’ he wrote on social media.
Although he turned off replies from indignant followers on X, Tyler gave them permission to name him names once they see him in particular person for bailing. “That’s not horny in any respect. please please forgive me or name me names whenever you see me in particular person. love,” he continued.
Billboard has reached out to reps for Tyler in addition to each festivals for remark.
The “Earfquake” rapper was slated to headline the annual Windy Metropolis competition alongside SZA, blink-182, The Killers and Future with Metro Boomin. Scheduled for Aug. 1 by way of Aug. 4, the Chicago competition options greater than 170 acts throughout the 4 days. Different artists on the invoice embrace Tate McRae, Killer Mike, Kesha, Chappell Roan and Zedd.
Exterior Lands remains to be taking place Aug. 9 by way of Aug. 11. Tyler was slated to headline Aug. 10, however his cancellation has left a significant gap within the lineup. The San Francisco competition boasts extra headlining acts equivalent to Sturgill Simpson, The Killers and Publish Malone.
Nevertheless, Tyler, the Creator shocked California followers when he popped out to carry out “Wusyaname” throughout Mustard’s set at Kendrick Lamar’s Pop Out live performance on the Kia Discussion board in Inglewood, Calif., on Wednesday evening (June 19).
Tyler took to X to place into phrases how fantastic the expertise was for him. “It was stunning to see the entire metropolis come collectively final evening,” he wrote. “my first raps have been written at dwelling off crenshaw dr and 82nd, proper down the road from the fourm. thanks. shoutout FREE LUNCH.”
His announcement cancelling his Lolla and Exterior Land units is beneath.
