A HUGE pop star has cancelled THREE tour dates just hours before she was due onstage.
Fans have been left devastated following the news which saw the singer reveal the tour had been “challenging” so far.
Revealing the news in the early hours of this morning, FKA Twigs has told fans she has been forced to cancel her North American tour dates.
The British-born star, 37, said it came after an error by a member of her production team which meant she couldn't get a visa which would allow her to perform.
The Cellophane hitmaker – who has recently been touring in the UK and Europe – announced she's been forced to back out of her shows in Chicago, Toronto and New York.
The reason for the disruption to the tour was because the “correct paperwork” wasn't filed.
In a lengthy video posted on her Instagram Stories, FKA Twigs – who's real name is Tahliah Debrett Barnett – explained: “Hi everyone, I wanted to come on here to talk to you and address some things that have been happening behind the scenes in my world.
“So as you may have seen I have been performing the Eusexua tour in the UK and Europe and that's been incredible, the reception, the crowd and the artistic expression.
“Everything has just been completely amazing and I feel so grateful to be apart of such an amazing process.
“Behind the scenes practically with production and the more practical side of putting this tour together so today I was informed that production did not fill out the correct paperwork in a timely manner to have our visas to come for the USA to perform.
“It means that by no choice of my own I will have to pull out of my New York, Chicago and Toronto shows. For those of you who are wondering why I have to pull out of Toronto because it's not part of the United States, it's because of routing and the complex beast that touring is.”
Continuing she said: “I don't take this lightly, I am completely devastated to be honest with you, I am heartbroken. All I wanted to do is be there with you and bring Eusexua...
“I have not performed in the USA since 2019 and it really feels like a home away from home, and this is just such a huge blow and I feel super let down and I'm looking into how and why this happened and I'm making sure I have the support to correct this.
“So with that being said, I will be rescheduling these shows and information will be coming on that very shortly. I can't wait to bring Eusexua to you, it's truly been one of the greatest achievements of my life.'
“It's been this amazing, spiritual, enlightening whirlwind and all I want is to be with you and be performing for you. I am truly devastated and I am so sorry to everyone if this has affected your plans.”
FKA Twigs ended the message with: “Thank you so much for understanding.
“We're going to reschedule and I'm going to come to you harder and stronger than ever.
“Thank you so much, love you and I'll see you soon.”
The singer was due to perform in Chicago, Illinois on March 26 and in Toronto, Canada on March 30 which would have been followed by two shows in New York on April 3 and 4.
She is next scheduled to perform in Mexico City on April 6.
FKA Twigs will resume the United States portion of the tour during both weekends of Coachella starting on April 11.
DEVASTATED FANS
However, fans have been left unhappy by the decision to cancel the dates.
This devastated fan wrote on her Instagram page: “I’m sorry... me and my friend literally clock time to get the tickets, book accommodation and flight to Toronto to see you... you are simply dropping the bomb 2 days before the show...
“I’ve adored you and your music and your artistry from the beginning of time... this is so sad... I can’t find words to describe how upsetting this is.”
While another added: “In no way, shape or form were you unaware that you did not have a valid visa one day before you departed for a business trip.
“If you truly were that clueless, then YOU are extremely unprofessional, not your team.
This one said: “Whoever is your tour manager that person should be dismissed and compensate it to all your fans.”
