Kanye West will not be headling at Rolling Loud Miami on July 22 due to “circ*mstances outside the control” of festival organizers, who have already secured Kid Cudi to take over headliner duties.
“Due to circ*mstances outside of our control, Ye will no longer be performing at Rolling Loud Miami 2022. Please welcome @KiDCuDi!” they shared via Twitter on Sunday along with the updated schedule for the 3-day celebration.
Co-founders Tariq Cherif and Matt Zingler shared additional insight with Deadline regarding West’s departure.
“We were looking forward to Ye headlining Rolling Loud Miami 2022. We spent months working with him and his team on the performance. Unfortunately, Ye has decided that he will no longer be performing,” they said in the joint statement. :”This is the first time a headliner has ever pulled off our show and though we don’t take it lightly, we wish him the best. We look forward to welcoming Kid Cudi as a headliner in Miami and we can’t wait to see what he has in store.”
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The swap is interesting because West and Cudi have extensive history together both professionally and personally.
West helped launch Cudi’s career as a producer signing him to his Good Music label in 2008. Cudi’s first three studio releases Man on the Moon: The End of Day, Man on the Moon II: The Legend of Mr. Rager,and Indicudwere released under the imprint before his departure from Good Music in 2013 under good terms.
In 2018, the pair released a self-titled collaborative album as the duo Kids See Ghosts.
Their relationship became strained earlier this year following a public argument on social media that was reportedly connected to Cudi’s ongoing friendship with Pete Davidson, who is currently in a relationship with West’s ex-wife Kim Kardashian.
In a since-deleted tweet, West posted a note on Instagram that read in part, “Just so everyone knows, [Kid] Cudi will not be on Donda 2′ because he’s friends with you know who.”
It is unknown if the pair had mended fences following the melee.
Rolling Loud Miami will also feature Future and Kendrick Lamar as headliners on Saturday and Sunday, respectively.
The full updated lineup can be found below.
Due to circ*mstances outside of our control, Ye will no longer be performing at Rolling Loud Miami 2022. Please welcome @KiDCuDi! pic.twitter.com/HpPfKyf2LU
— Rolling Loud (@RollingLoud) July 17, 2022
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As an enthusiast deeply entrenched in the world of music festivals, particularly those featuring renowned artists like Kanye West and Kid Cudi, allow me to shed light on the recent developments at Rolling Loud Miami on July 22, 2022.
First and foremost, it's crucial to acknowledge the significance of Kanye West's initial inclusion as the headliner for Rolling Loud Miami 2022. The unexpected turn of events, where Kanye West will no longer be performing, has undoubtedly sent shockwaves through the festival community. The announcement, delivered via Rolling Loud's official Twitter account on July 17, cited "circ*mstances outside of our control" for West's withdrawal.
To provide further insight into the matter, co-founders Tariq Cherif and Matt Zingler shared additional details with Deadline, emphasizing the substantial effort and collaboration that went into planning West's performance. This departure marks a unique occurrence, as Rolling Loud has never experienced a headliner pulling out before. Despite the disappointment, the organizers expressed their best wishes for Kanye West, signaling a sense of understanding and professionalism.
In a strategic move to maintain the festival's excitement, Rolling Loud quickly secured Kid Cudi as the replacement headliner. This decision is particularly intriguing due to the historical and personal ties between Kanye West and Kid Cudi. West played a pivotal role in launching Cudi's career by signing him to his Good Music label in 2008. The cohesiveness of their professional collaboration is underscored by Cudi's first three studio releases under the Good Music imprint. Even after Cudi's departure in 2013, the duo continued their creative partnership, culminating in the release of a collaborative album, "Kids See Ghosts," in 2018.
The complex dynamics of their relationship took a public turn earlier this year when West and Cudi engaged in a social media spat, reportedly linked to Cudi's friendship with Pete Davidson—someone now romantically involved with West's ex-wife, Kim Kardashian. The lingering tension led West to announce, in a now-deleted tweet, that Cudi would not be part of his upcoming album, "Donda 2."
Rolling Loud Miami's lineup, despite this unexpected twist, remains robust with Future and Kendrick Lamar headlining on Saturday and Sunday, respectively. The festival organizers, in their resilience, are anticipating an unforgettable performance from Kid Cudi and are eager to witness what he has in store for the audience.
This development not only highlights the unpredictability of the music industry but also showcases the delicate interplay of personal relationships within the entertainment sphere. The evolving narrative between Kanye West, Kid Cudi, and the festival organizers adds a layer of drama and anticipation to Rolling Loud Miami 2022, making it an event that fans and industry insiders alike will closely watch unfold.
