Kid Cudi Cuts Ties with M.I.A. Over Controversial Remarks
Kid Cudi has decided to remove M.I.A. from his Rebel Ragers Tour following her comments about illegal immigration during a live performance.
M.I.A. was set to open for Cudi until a contentious moment unfolded on May 2 in Dallas at the Dos Equis Pavilion. Her remarks sparked significant backlash, and she faced boos from parts of the audience after her politically charged speech.
“I’ve been canceled for many reasons. I never thought I would be canceled for being a brown Republican voter,” she stated.
In response, Cudi swiftly ended her participation in the tour, canceling all her upcoming appearances.
Rapper Kid Cudi has booted Christian artist @MIAuniverse from his Rebel Ragers tour, citing “offensive remarks that upset my fanbase.”
M.I.A. was reportedly booed at a Dallas concert for a line about “being a brown Republican voter” and getting canceled. pic.twitter.com/vQLDDCSDBG
— Breitbart News (@BreitbartNews) May 4, 2026
Video clips shared by fans captured M.I.A. addressing Cudi’s audience, saying, “I can’t do illegal, although some of you could be — in the audience,” while gesturing towards the crowd.
Her comments gained traction online, leading some fans on the far-left to voice their objections, which seemingly influenced Cudi’s decision to let her go.
“TOUR UPDATE: M.I.A is no longer on this tour,” he announced on social media.
Cudi elaborated on his feelings in an Instagram Story, mentioning, “I told my management to send a notice to her team before we started tour that I didn’t want anything offensive at my shows…things were understood.”
ATTENTION‼️ For those coming to my shows, COME TO SHOW THE FUCK OUT, leave all stresses and worries outside, come to enjoy yourself and be free. THIS SHOW IS DESIGNED TO WARM HEARTS AND BRING JOY. This is a celebration. The mantra for this tour:
RAGE, RELEASE AND BE FREE.…— The Chosen One (@KiDCuDi) April 28, 2026
He added, “After the last couple shows, I’ve been flooded with messages from fans that were upset by her rants. This, to me, is very disappointing, and I won’t have someone on my tour making offensive remarks that upsets my fanbase.”
The Rebel Ragers Tour started on April 28 in Phoenix, and Big Boi will now serve as the opening act for the remainder of the tour, while artists like A-Trak, Me N Ü, and Dot Da Genius will continue to open for select shows as previously arranged.
