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May 4, 2026
Rapper Kid Cudi fires MIA from tour after ‘offensive’ Republican rant
The British artist was booed after identifying as a Republican voter while on stage in Dallas
TL;DR
- Kid Cudi removed MIA from his tour after she made 'offensive' remarks during her opening set.
- MIA was booed in Dallas after stating she was a 'brown Republican voter' and discussing visa problems for her team.
- Kid Cudi confirmed MIA's removal via Instagram, citing fan complaints and a desire to avoid offensive content.
- MIA defended her statements, referencing a 2010 song and her belief in questioning unjust laws.
- The artist has previously faced criticism for controversial social media posts regarding 5G and vaccines.