A$AP Rocky takes “full responsibility” for the truncated show at NYC’s Rolling Loud Festival, which he was reportedly late for
A$AP Rocky told fans he was sorry after an abbreviated appearance on the Rolling Loud show in New York City at Citi Field on Saturday.
The 33-year-old rapper made it onto the stage at 9:45 p.m. and performed a few songs before it ended at 10 p.m., prompting the performer to apologize for the length of the set, sources told TMZ.
“I’m so hurt right now! Last night was supposed to be a turning point in my live shows from the old to the new!’ said Harlem, New York native Rakim Mayers in a tweet. “I will take full responsibility for the circumstances that led to last night’s show being everything it was and everything it wasn’t.”
The Latest: A$AP Rocky, 33, told fans he was sorry after a truncated appearance on the Rolling Loud show in New York City at Citi Field on Saturday
He continued, “I also want to acknowledge that over the months I have prepared detail by detail the best show for my fans…
“I was sadly not able to achieve my vision and it hurts me and I want to apologize to all my fans and continued supporters and thank you all for showing up for me anyway!!”
Sources told TMZ that a number of fans were upset, noting his tardiness in appearance and the amount of time he wasted speaking on stage when he could have been making music.
Insiders confirmed to the site that the rapper was scheduled to appear on stage at 8:55 p.m. and that he was more than 45 minutes late on stage.
The 33-year-old rapper made it onto the stage at 9:45 p.m. and performed a few songs before it ended at 10 p.m., prompting the performer to apologize for the length of the set, sources told TMZ
Insiders confirmed to the site that the rapper was scheduled to appear on stage at 8:55 p.m. and that he was more than 45 minutes late on stage
A$AP Rocky’s partner, musical superstar Rihanna, 34 – with whom he shares a young son – was present at an afterparty on Saturday
A noise ordinance in place prompted the festival’s producers to preemptively shut down the set so as not to violate it, sources said.
A$AP Rocky’s partner, musical superstar Rihanna, 34 – with whom he shares a young son – was present with him at an afterparty on Saturday, a day before the NFL announced she would be headlining the Super Bowl halftime show .
The Umbrella singer will star in a show produced by Jay-Z’s Roc Nation and Apple Music.
“Rihanna is a generational talent, a woman from humble beginnings who has exceeded expectations at every turn,” executive producer Jay-Z said in a statement. “A person who was born on the small island of Barbados and became one of the most prominent artists of all time. Self-made in business and entertainment.”
The rapper apologized after the beleaguered performance on Twitter
Rihanna announced on social media Sunday that she will be officiating the Super Bowl 2023 halftime show
The famed singer previously revealed she turned down an invitation to headline the halftime show in 2019 to show solidarity with Colin Kaepernick, who has since taken a knee to protest police brutality against blacks and minorities in 2016 , was no longer signed to an NFL team.
This year’s halftime show in Los Angeles featured an ensemble cast that included Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Kendrick Lamar and Mary J. Blige.
The game will take place on February 12 at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.