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M.I.A. Sues Kid Cudi for $2.8 Million Over Tour Removal, Citing Political Freedom

British rapper M.I.A. has filed a $2.8 million lawsuit against American musician Kid Cudi, alleging she was unfairly removed from his 'Rebel Ragers Tour' after making controversial statements during a performance, asserting that she cannot be silenced and that her contract guaranteed creative control. She claims Cudi fired her to generate publicity for a struggling tour.

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varietyMostly Factual1d ago

M.I.A. Sues Kid Cudi for $2.8 Million After She Was Kicked Off His Rebel Ragers Tour

M.I.A. is suing Kid Cudi for $2.8 million after the British rapper was kicked off his Rebel Ragers Tour for “making offensive remarks” during her opening act. “Kid Cudi’s attempts to silence freedom of artistic expression and speech on his ‘Rebel Rager’s Tour’ cannot go unchallenged,” read a statement from M.I.A.’s team. “Kid Cudi claimed […]

By Jack Dunn

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rolling-stoneMostly Factual1d ago

M.I.A. Sues Kid Cudi for $2.8 Million After Being Kicked Off ‘Rebel Rangers’ Tour

Singer claims it breached her contract with Live Nation which guaranteed her “full creative control” of her performance

By Althea Legaspi

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billboardMostly Factual11h ago

M.I.A. Sues Kid Cudi for $2.8M After He Fired Her From Rebel Rangers Tour: ‘He Knew Her Politics’

The "Paper Planes" rapper says she was legally allowed to speak her mind, but that Cudi fired her anyway to "generate publicity" for a struggling tour.

By Bill Donahue

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nmeMostly Factual17h ago

M.I.A. sues Kid Cudi for $2.8million, alleging he kicked her off tour to “generate publicity” after making controversial comments

“He has ridiculed and attempted to ‘cancel’ M.I.A. to market the tour and sell tickets,” the filing reads The post M.I.A. sues Kid Cudi for $2.8million, alleging he kicked her off tour to “generate publicity” after making controversial comments appeared first on NME.

By Liberty Dunworth

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