With the shockwaves still rippling in the wake of the sudden cancelation of the 2024 Lovers & Friends Festival, a number of the most notable names on the lineup are speaking up and out.
Case in point headliner Janet Jackson, as well as Ciara and Kelly Rowland.
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As reported, severe weather warnings forced organizers to pull the plug on the Las Vegas event – less than 24 hours before showtime.
Following on the heels of Usher issuing a statement, here’s what Jackson, CiCi, and Rowland said about the cancelation:
Janet Jackson
“We are heartbroken we won’t be able to see you tonight at Lovers & Friends due to the possibility of dangerous winds. We know that many of you traveled far and wide to be here. The show would have also marked our last before we shift gears to the summer leg of the tour. We trust in God’s plan and find light in knowing we’ll be together again soon. We love you and are so grateful for you 🙏🏽♥️😘”
Ciara
“Unfortunately the show in Vegas got canceled due to very strong winds… I was looking forward to rocking with you all!..The good thing is the show goes on..See you all at the “Out Of This World” tour! Love Ya’ll! CiCi!”
Kelly Rowland
“Can’t Lie, I am so gutted that “Lovers & Friends is cancelled. Apologies to all who came early And thank you to ALL who supported! ♥️🙏🏾♥️”
The full lineup for the ‘Lovers & Friends Festival 2024’ was (meant to be):