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Massive Mama was again at it once more—this time, shutting down the stage at this yr’s star-studded Roots Picnic, the place the “Massive Vitality” rapper surprised in a curve-caressing bodysuit that despatched social media right into a frenzy.
Contemporary off the discharge of her new single, “Anyone,” Massive Latto placed on a present as one of many many highlights of the competition marred by complaints of logistical horrors that instantly went viral.
In accordance with Philly Magazine, the official Roots Picnic account didn’t publish an replace till three hours after competition goers expressed their frustration with limitless strains, muddy walkways, and disorganization:
“Hey fam—as a result of heavy storms that hit the Philly space over the past 24–48 hours, the competition grounds took on a whole lot of mud and flooding. It created some actual security hazards, and we couldn’t open the gates till we made positive every part was stable for y’all.
The excellent news: the schedule has been adjusted so that you gained’t miss a single act we promised. We’re simply shifting issues again to ensure everybody nonetheless will get the total expertise.
Recognize your endurance and understanding whereas we do what we gotta do to maintain it protected and unforgettable. We promise we’ll make up for it—welcome to the Picnic!”
By the point the doorways lastly opened, most of the competition goers have been over it and demanded refunds whereas others did not even achieve entry to the venue.
“It was an absolute catastrophe,” Lauren Brown advised Philly Magazine in regards to the chaos. She claimed nobody communicated to them what was happening, even once they questioned surrounding occasion workers.
Val Jenkins stated the VIP line was 3 times longer than common admission. At one level, some folks finally gave up and left whereas one other lady handed out in line.
“There was no meals for these of us ready on the market in line for hours and hours. Possibly that lady was diabetic and wanted to eat. Who is aware of? It was simply fallacious,” she stated.
Journalist Ernest Owens known as it the “Philadelphia Fyre Pageant” and stated the occasion “must be cancelled endlessly” in his Instagram publish. Yikes!
Often called a “spirited hub of boundless collaboration and unfettered creativity,” the competition featured headliners Lenny Kravitz, Meek Mill, and GloRilla together with Tems, Kaytranada, Jeezy, Pusha T, 2 Chainz, Musiq Soulchild, Jagged Edge, and extra.
Fyre Fest comparisons apart, the Roots Picnic seemed like a superb time with buzzy performances based mostly on movies that painted a special story than the backlash on-line.
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