The Weeknd‘s Saturday night time live performance at Sofi Stadium in Los Angeles got here to an abrupt finish round 9.30pm.
The singer, who was wrapping up a two-night run on the stadium, mentioned he had misplaced his voice and did not really feel he might present the present that folks pay for.
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“I do not know what simply occurred… however I simply misplaced my voice, that is killing me I do not wish to cease the present however I can not provide the live performance I wish to offer you proper now,” he mentioned to the gang of roaring followers.
“I am gonna make certain everyone’s good — you will get your a refund — I will do a present actual quickly for you guys. However I needed to come back out and personally apologise.”
“You know the way a lot this kills me, I am sorry. I really like you thanks a lot,” he mentioned earlier than exiting the stage.
The present, which was attributable to begin at 9pm, kicked off with a scene from the upcoming HBO Max present The Idol as co-star Lily-Rose Depp took the stage to ship key traces from the shell. At round 9.17pm, the Weeknd made his entrance however solely managed to get by way of 4 songs earlier than he needed to reduce the set brief. On the very begin of the Weeknd’s set, his voice cracked audibly when he welcomed the practically 70,000 in attendance.
Later, the singer posted a press release to his Instagram story, writing: “My voice went out in the course of the first music and I am devastated. Felt it go and my coronary heart dropped. My deepest apologies to my followers right here. I promise I will make it as much as you with a brand new date.”
Whereas most followers responded wishing the singer nicely, a couple of tweeted their disappointment after flying to LA for the present, and a few reportedly booed as he left the stage.
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