A$AP Rocky has announced that he will not be performing at the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Festival due to illness. The rapper, whose real name is Rakim Mayers, was scheduled to take the stage at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas this weekend.
In an update shared on his Instagram Stories on Thursday, Rocky expressed his disappointment, stating, “UNFORTUNATELY, I ENDED UP GETTING SICK & I WON’T BE ABLE TO PERFORM AT THE @iheartfestival. IM SORRY TO MY FANS & THANKFUL TO @iheartradio FOR THE OPPORTUNITY!”
While he did not disclose specific details about his illness, he did mention that he was looking forward to performing new music. “I WAS LOOKING FORWARD TO PERFORMING SOME NEW MUSIC FOR YALL! ENJOY THE SHOW THE LINE UP IS 🔥,” he added.
The festival, hosted by Ryan Seacrest, will also feature performances from a star-studded lineup, including Big Sean, Camila Cabello, Doja Cat, Dua Lipa, Gwen Stefani, Halsey, Hozier, Keith Urban, New Kids on the Block, Paramore, Shaboozey, The Black Crowes, and The Weeknd.
A$AP Rocky is preparing for the release of his fourth studio album, Don’t Be Dumb, which has faced delays due to production issues. Originally slated for an August release, it has been pushed back to later this year. Rocky noted on X last month, “LEAKS & SAMPLE CLEARANCES ARE DISRUPTING THE ALBUM. ITS BEEN 6 YEARS & I WANNA MAKE THE BEST ALBUM EVER. IM SORRY FOR THE WAIT.”
