A new headliner is expected
Kanye West is no long performing at this year’s Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. The rapper has pulled out of his double weekend headlining performances two weeks before the event. West was booked for Sundays April 17th and 24th with a special appearance by Travis Scott, who will also no longer be performing, according to TMZ.
There’s no word on why West, who legally changed his name to Ye recently, canceled the appearance. He’s been facing major backlash lately due to his social media attacks towards ex-wife Kim Kardashian and new boyfriend Pete Davidson. He was suspended from Instagram for 24 hours and his performance at the GRAMMYs was pulled due to the menacing behavior.
Page Six reports that West told Kardashian that “he’s going away to get help” after he agreed to stop harassing the couple. An unnamed source claims, “For the sake of the kids, Kanye has told Kim he’s not making any public appearances or inflammatory social media statements, and he will go away somewhere to get better.”
Neither Coachella producers Goldenvoice nor West’s team have commented publicly on the matter. The Weeknd may replace West.
A new Sunday headliner is expected to be announced soon as the event runs April 15-17 and April 22-24. Harry Styles, Billie Eilish, Swedish House Mafia, 88Rising’s Head In The Clouds Forever and more are performing both weekends.
