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Usher Reacts to Lovers and Friends Festival Cancellation: ‘Disappointed’


Usher sent a message to fans after his Lovers and Friends Festival was canceled hours before it was scheduled to begin

The festival — which was named after Usher’s 2004 track with Ludacris and Lil Jon — shared a statement via its social media and official website on Saturday, notifying attendees of the cancellation. “Following advice from the National Weather Service and in consultation with local public officials, we must make the safest decision for our fans, artists, and staff, and cancel tomorrow’s Lovers & Friends Festival,” the statement continued. Ludacris, Usher, and Lil Jon perform onstage during the Apple Music Super Bowl LVIII Halftime Show on February 11, 2024 in Las Vegas.Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Roc NationThe statement concluded, “We’ve worked hard to create an amazing event for you, and we are just as disappointed as you are.”

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