The organizers of Jay-Z's Made in America Festival 2023, which was supposed to be held in Philadelphia, have announced it has been canceled, citing "severe circumstances outside of production control.
"This decision has been difficult and has not been made lightly nor without immense deliberation," the statement read. "Made in America has a legacy of delivering exceptional experiences for music fans and concertgoers, and it is our commitment to always deliver a top-tier festival experience."
Festival organizers added those who bought tickets would be refunded and that they looked forward to returning in 2024.
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— Made In America Festival (@MIAFestival) August 8, 2023
Canceled Because of Lizzo?
Originally set for Labor Day weekend, Made in America had an exhaustive roster of hip-hop and R&B artists, such as Miguel, Tems, Ice Spice, Cam'ron, and headliners SZA and Lizzo, the latter of which is currently battling sexual harassment allegations.
Lizzo recently spoke out, rejecting all the claims made against her, calling them "unbelievable" and "outrageous."
Jay-Z founded the two-day festival in 2012, the Washington Post reported. His label Roc Nation produces the event, and past performers have included Grammy winners Tyler, The Creator; Cardi B, Jazmine Sullivan, and Burna Boy. In previous years, the two-day Made in America festivals have drawn more than 100,000 attendees.
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