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M.I.A. Sues Kid Cudi for $2.8 Million Over Removal From Rebel Ragers Tour

M.I.A. claims Kid Cudi’s decision to remove her from his Rebel Ragers Tour due to "offensive remarks" during her opening act was an attempt to "silence freedom of artistic expression and speech." She is seeking $2.8 million in damages.

Variety Music·May 31, 2026·via Variety Music

M.I.A. Sues Kid Cudi for $2.8 Million Over Removal From Rebel Ragers Tour

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May 31, 2026 4:29pm PT

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

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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 shock over her comments he now labels as ‘offensive’ and his abrupt and unjustified termination of her performance agreement is a desperate attempt to sell tickets for his tour that was drastically underselling. As a result, his false allegations have fueled a misguided, hive-minded pile-on based on a deliberate misrepresentation of her words.”