Looks like Made In America won’t be going down this year due to “severe circumstances,” according to a statement released by the festival.
According to TMZ, it was some big names on the lineup for this years event. Metro Boomin, Ice Spice, Latto, Coi Leray, Doechii, Mase and Cam’Ron were set to take the stage with SZA and Lizzo as the headliners for the major event! In the statement it was said that they look forward to having the event next year. “Due to severe circumstances outside of production control, the 2023 Made In America festival will no longer be taking place. This decision has been difficult and has not been made lightly nor without immense deliberation.”
The statement continued, “Made In America has a legacy of delivering exceptional experiences for music fans and concert goers, and it’s our commitment to always deliver a top-tier festival experience. We look forward to returning to Benjamin Franklin Parkway and the great city of Philadelphia in 2024. All tickets holders will be refunded at original point of purchase.”
We’re not sure if Lizzo’s recent backlash played a part into this decision, but fans are speculating about the reason of the festival being canceled. As we previously shared, the grammy winning singer has been in hot water ever since her former backup dancers sued her for sexual harassment and weight-shaming.
Lizzo stayed quiet for the first two days as a lot of people who claimed to work with her before spoke out with negative things to say about her. But the singer eventually broke her silence and released a statement that read:
“These last few days have been gut wrenchingly difficult and overwhelmingly disappointing. My work ethic, morals, and respectfulness have been questioned. My character has been criticized. Usually, I choose not to respond to false allegations but these are as unbelievable as they sound and too outrageous to not be addressed. These sensationalized stories are coming from former employees who have already publicly admitted that they were told their behavior on tour was inappropriate and unprofessional.” She went on to say…
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“As an artist, I have always been very passionate about what I do. I take my music and my performances seriously because, at the end of the day, I only want to put out the best art that represents me and my fans. With passion comes hard work and high standards. Sometimes I have to make hard decisions but it’s never my intention to make anyone feel uncomfortable or like they aren’t valued as an important part of the team.”