Kid Cudi’s headline set at Rolling Loud took an unfortunate turn when audience members continuously hurled objects onto the stage. The rapper and singer, whose real name is Scott Mescudi, had replaced Kanye West on the bill after West abruptly backed out of the Miami event. This cancellation marked West’s second festival withdrawal of the year, following Coachella.
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A Strained Friendship
Kid Cudi and Kanye West were once close friends and collaborators. However, their relationship has become tumultuous over the years, specifically since the mid-2010s. The duo fell out again earlier this year, supposedly due to Cudi’s friendship with Pete Davidson, who is now dating West’s ex-wife, Kim Kardashian.
Spilling Over into the Crowd
The ongoing feud between the two artists seemed to have spilled out into the crowd during Cudi’s set. According to Consequence, individuals in the audience interrupted Cudi by chanting West’s name and throwing objects towards the stage.
An Abrupt Exit
As a result of the continuous disruptions, Cudi cut his headline performance short after only 30 minutes. During the set, he managed to perform four songs: ‘Tequila Shots,’ ‘She Knows This,’ ‘Marijuana,’ and ‘REVOFEV.’ In a fan-shot video, Cudi expressed his frustration to the audience, stating, “If I get hit with one more fucking thing… if I see one more fucking thing on this fucking stage, I’m leaving. Don’t fuck with me!”
Disrespectful Behavior
In another video, crowd members can be heard chanting “Kanye” as Cudi walked off stage. Some attendees and viewers have criticized West’s fans for their disrespectful actions towards Cudi and their failure to show common decency. One Twitter user expressed their disappointment, stating, “Kid Cudi did not deserve that shit. You Kanye fans should be ashamed.”
Kanye’s Surprise Appearance
Shortly after Cudi’s set concluded, Kanye West made a surprise appearance during Lil Durk’s show on a nearby stage. The two artists performed a joint rendition of ‘Father Stretch My Hands Pt. 1’, their collaboration from West’s 2016 album ‘The Life Of Pablo’.
Rolling Loud Miami Continues
Rolling Loud Miami 2022 is set to continue with performances from Future, Lil Uzi Vert, Gucci Mane, Soulja Boy, and more. The upcoming days will feature headliner Kendrick Lamar, as well as Lil Baby, Kodak Black, and others.
In light of Kanye West’s cancellation, Rolling Loud co-founders Tariq Cherif and Matt Zingler released a joint statement expressing their disappointment and wishing West the best. They also expressed excitement about welcoming Kid Cudi as a headliner and eagerly anticipate his performance.
In other news, Kid Cudi recently released his debut mixtape ‘A Kid Named Cudi’ (2008) on streaming services for the first time. This release precedes his upcoming eighth studio album, ‘Entergalatic’, which is scheduled to drop on September 30. The album’s release will coincide with the premiere of Cudi’s animated series bearing the same name. A trailer for the series was released last month.
