K. Michelle and Azealia Banks‘ joint tour has ended before it even had a chance to get off the ground. Today, Banks shared the bad news via Twitter. And while she didn’t explain why the tour was canceled, she did note that she was notified by K. Michelle’s camp via email. Ouch! She tweeted…
Hey Kunts ! I just got an email from @kmichelle team and she is unfortunately unavailable this fall so she is canceling our tour.
— AZEALIA BANKS (@AZEALIABANKS) July 30, 2015
Unfortunate news as this was my first U.S. tour. But my team will work on an alternative plan to try and keep some of the dates in order!
— AZEALIA BANKS (@AZEALIABANKS) July 30, 2015
New Tour dates will be up soon!
— AZEALIA BANKS (@AZEALIABANKS) July 30, 2015
This would have been Banks’ first U.S. tour. She is currently trying to reschedule some of the shows as solo dates. Following Banks’ reveal, the former reality star took it upon herself to shed some light on the failed tour in a lengthy Instagram post.
“Hey Rebels!
“To say I am crushed is an understatement. I try my best to push myself over the limit and if you don’t listen to your body it will make you listen. While currently filming numerous television shows, readying my businesses and working on my new album, I simply cannot overexert myself anymore than I already am.
“So it is with a broken heart, I have to postpone the tour with me and @AzealiaBanks at this time. Before the negativity and assumptions from naysayers and media outlets begins, I’d like for everyone to know the truth.
First, there is absolutely no drama between me and Azealia. We have a mutual respect for each other as women and artists. I can’t wait to get in the studio with her and for you all to hear what she’s been working on. Secondly, it wasn’t low ticket sales. Due to such an overwhelming response with this tour there have been conversations about adding a second show in various cities.
“Above all, my fans mean the world to me and the last thing that I want to do is disappoint. I want to thank all of you for having my back and supporting me throughout the good and the bad. I can’t wait for all of you to see what’s in store and hear this new music! All tickets that have already been purchased will be refunded and I’ll see you guys at the top next year! New album. New tour.” – K. Michelle
The 20-date North American tour was set to kick off on Sept. 15 in Indianapolis and wrap up on Oct. 15 in Los Angeles. And while we’re positive Banks will bounce back with a few private shows of her own or a new Twitter beef, hopefully the money lost here won’t spark an epic beef between these talented stars.
