A$AP Rocky had to pull out of the iHeartRadio Festival at the last minute due to an illness. Here’s what went down:
- The Harlem rapper made the announcement on his Instagram Stories.
- Rocky expressed his disappointment and apologized to fans.
- He was supposed to debut new music, possibly from his upcoming album.
- The festival lineup still includes major stars like The Weeknd and Doja Cat.
A$AP Rocky shocked fans with a sudden announcement on his Instagram Stories, revealing he won’t be performing at the iHeartRadio Festival due to illness.
Expressing his disappointment, Rocky wrote, “Unfortunately, I ended up getting sick & I won’t be able to perform at the @iheartfestival. I’m sorry to my fans & my thankful to @iheartradio for the opportunity!”
Rocky was excited to perform new music at the festival, which might have included tracks from his upcoming album, Don’t Be Dumb. The album’s release was recently delayed due to leaks.
Despite his absence, the festival, which is happening at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, promises an exciting lineup with artists like The Weeknd, Doja Cat, Big Sean, and more.
In an interview with Billboard, Rocky expressed frustration over music leaks that delayed his album. He mentioned, “At this point I’ve been working on music for six years, but they leak my music and I get over it and say, ‘Fuck it…’”
Although he couldn’t get Tim Burton to create the cover art, the legendary director enjoyed listening to the album and Rocky did secure musical contributions from Danny Elfman.
Fans were hyped for Rocky’s performance, but with the star-studded lineup, there’s still plenty to look forward to at the festival.
A$AP Rocky’s withdrawal is disappointing, but the iHeartRadio Festival continues with an exciting lineup.
