Earlier this month, M.I.A. was removed from Kid Cudi’s Rebel Ragers tour after reportedly delivering a series of politically charged onstage comments. She's now suing Cudi for ousting her from the tour. The 33-date tour was expected to pay her $2.8 million, and her contract allegedly granted her full creative control over her set. On Friday, May 29, M.I.A. filed a complaint in a California federal court claiming she was dismissed as part of a publicity stunt for a tour struggling with ticket sales.
“She was contractually allowed to say whatever she wanted on stage,” the complaint states. “M.I.A. now holds Kid Cudi accountable for his bad faith destruction of her contractual rights, business opportunities, and reputation.”
The filing also claims her removal led to additional financial losses, including a $290,000 private booking, a merchandise pop-up in Los Angeles, and a potential sync licensing deal. M.I.A. is seeking $2.8 million from Kid Cudi, along with punitive damages and legal fees.
