The day-two headliner at the 5th Annual Roots Picnic in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania did not appear on stage. Fans learned that Cleveland, Ohio emcee Kid Cudi would not appear tonight (June 3) as promised, by an announcement from Roots emcee Black Thought. Following a rain-delayed set by Rakim featuring The Roots, Thought asked fans if they wanted the night to end at approximately 9:30 pm, or if the events hosts should continue on some “hometown hero shit.”
Cheers prompted The Roots to perform a set, with appearances by Freeway, Skillz and Jakk Frost. The band, along with the guests performed an additional hour to thousands of fans, including “The Seed 2.0,” and other hits.
The evening affair also featured performances from Diplo, Major Lazer, Chill Moody and others.
Kid Cudi has yet to give a statement, though Roots band-leader ?uestlove apologized on Twitter for the G.O.O.D. Music emcee/singer’s absence.
The other East Coast show of the night, Summer Jam, reportedly lost its headliner in Nicki Minaj.
He also wrote about the incident on his Tumblr, posting an extended message that said that his private jet was to blame for his absecne.
“I wanna apologize to everyone who came out the Roots Picnic today. Im really bummed out about not being able to come through for yall. Its not my style to flake or be a no show, so ima let everyone know right now what happened. The PJ I was on departed on time. 30mins into the flight the pilots noticed they smelled smoke in the cockpit of the plane and came back to tell us we had to make an emergency stop and land immediately. The closest city was Vegas and we landed there safely. While grounded, we scrambled to get a brand new plane in time but it just couldnt work. With actually waitin on the next plane to land then de plane and then fuel wouldve had me in town around 1am maybe later at that point. The events that took place were out of my control, but either way, what happened was some bullshit and im mad. I cant front im mad. Ive had a shitty week and i was lookin forward to being around that energy. It really sux, and Iam very very sorry to all. To The Roots, bravo with another successful picnic otherwise. Im sure everyone had fun with all the other dope acts on the bill. Mad love to all, and thank U for your understanding and concern. Scott”
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LETS SEE WHAT YALL HATING ASS NIGGAS SAY ABOUT THIS. NICKI HAD A REASON CUDI JUST A GOOD MUSIC FAG WOULD AINT PUT OUT ANYTHING GOOD SINCE HIS FIRST ALBUM
16 LETTERS YMCMB OVOXO MMG WTB
Good joke. I’m sure Kid Cudi has a reason to not perform.
YMCMB SUCKS ASS. GOOD MUSIC SUITS ON ALL OF THEM.
GOOD>YMCMB
**GOOD MUSIC SHITS ON THEM.
At least Cudi isn’t butt hurt about the promoter not liking his songs.
YESSIR you are one dumb nigga Nikkis reason was caused that nigga pete said her song was wack and your faggot boss got butthurt and took her off.
Kid Cudi and Chip Tha Ripper’s private jet caught fire shortly after take off from Vegas to Philly… Chip posted it on twitter
maybe im wrong….but I thought was was RAKIM informing the crowd about Kid Cudi.
Then RAKIM performed with The Roots crew for an extra hour. Black Thought has an entirely different voice then RAKIM.
i could be wrong
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yeah i had a shitty week too, my fuckin Ferrari run a flat then the West Wing 4th master bedroom needed the chandeliers straightening.. could hardly find the mental strength to go shopping and spend $$$$$$ on a load of meaningkless shite.
hahahaha
right mofo right…lmfao.. We all have Ferrari’s, Mansions and shit online.. I remember myself and this chick on yahoo have folks thinking we had 6 kids, were married and other shit..
I needed that laugh though..smfh…
We Forgive You Scott (Kudi) 🙂
OMGZ GUFK KEED KUDEE FOR DIS SHEIT. WE COMIN FOR YOU NIGGA!
KEED KUDEE WE COMIN FOR YOU NIGGA!
You bet Cudi had a bad week. Birdman sent a rabid pack of bloods to let him know that the everyone who waives a red flag got Wayne and Drake’s back. Cudi is shook. He messed with the wrong set.
YMCMB are pussies. Wayne’s a fake blood and they all make pop rap.
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HEEELL Y EEEZZZ MY NIKKKAS
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