Ludacris Withdraws from Rock The Country Tour Amid Backlash
Ludacris has withdrawn from the Rock The Country festival following significant backlash from fans. The decision came after many expressed their discontent over his association with other artists perceived to have conservative political views.
Ludacris Faces Criticism for Festival Participation
Fans voiced their concerns on social media platforms after Ludacris was revealed as part of the festival’s lineup. Criticism centered on his collaboration with artists like Kid Rock and Jason Aldean, sparking accusations of aligning with right-wing ideals.
Fan Reactions and Criticism
- Fans tagged Ludacris in Instagram posts questioning his decision to participate.
- One comment questioned, “This your crowd now? Pretty sad.”
- Under a previous post, remarks included “sell-out” and “disappointment.”
- Some fans shared that they have removed his songs from their playlists.
- Others stated they unfollowed him on various streaming services.
Comments reflected a deep disapproval, with one user expressing, “Just removed FOUR of your songs off my playlist that gets a lot of traction.” Another comment stated, “Unfollowed and blocked from all my streaming services.”
Response from Festival Representatives
Although Ludacris has yet to publicly comment on the matter, a representative for Rock The Country confirmed that he is no longer part of the lineup. They indicated that his participation was an unintentional error, stating, “Lines got crossed, and he wasn’t supposed to be on there.”
BuzzFeed has reached out to both Ludacris’ team and Rock The Country for further clarification.
