Fans upset after R. Kelly cancels Tolleson show
TOLLESON, AZ - Two days after it was abruptly canceled,
concertgoers are still upset over what happened at a R. Kelly concert in
Tolleson.
Jocelyn Rollins says she waited in the cold and rain for more than four hours to see R. Kelly perform on Saturday night. Around 8:30 p.m. though, Rollins says someone walked onstage and said the concert had been canceled.
"We all just sat and waited in anticipation. We got nothing," said Rollins
While Rollins immediately left after hearing the show was canceled, other people in attendance started throwing chairs and bottles at the stage.
In a Facebook post, R. Kelly apologized to fans and said that he didn't perform because he wasn't paid.
"They told me they had it but when I got here the money wasn't here. So it's nothing personal against my fans. This is business ya'll and I hope you understand," said Kelly.
Rollins and others said they paid hundreds of dollars for tickets to Saturday's show.
Money she hasn't gotten back.
"I want to know who is going to be responsible for refunding the money back. We didn't cancel, you guys canceled," said Rollins
According to SoulFestAZ. the show was put on in association with the Northwest Black History Committee.
Aubrey Morris, promoter of the festival, said Kelly's claims of not being paid are not true.
"Mr. Kelly got two advanced payments. One for $20,000 and another for $50,000," she said.
She also said that they reached an agreement with Kelly addressing his concerns about the stage.
In a statement on their Facebook page SoulFestAZ says:
Before even attempting to explain the reasons leading to the unfortunate failure of the R. Kelly event, we would like to sincerely apologize. The UNTRUE rumors surrounding the event and expressed by the Artist will be addressed in a legal setting. There is no question that everyone requesting a refund WILL receive one, and we are working diligently to make this happen as quickly as possible. If you did not leave your information with us at the event, please send a direct message here or email us at soulfestaz@gmail.com. Your patience is greatly appreciated, and we just ask that you give us a chance to honor our word and your requests.
Kelly said in the video that he would be happy to return to Arizona
Jocelyn Rollins says she waited in the cold and rain for more than four hours to see R. Kelly perform on Saturday night. Around 8:30 p.m. though, Rollins says someone walked onstage and said the concert had been canceled.
"We all just sat and waited in anticipation. We got nothing," said Rollins
While Rollins immediately left after hearing the show was canceled, other people in attendance started throwing chairs and bottles at the stage.
In a Facebook post, R. Kelly apologized to fans and said that he didn't perform because he wasn't paid.
"They told me they had it but when I got here the money wasn't here. So it's nothing personal against my fans. This is business ya'll and I hope you understand," said Kelly.
Rollins and others said they paid hundreds of dollars for tickets to Saturday's show.
Money she hasn't gotten back.
"I want to know who is going to be responsible for refunding the money back. We didn't cancel, you guys canceled," said Rollins
According to SoulFestAZ. the show was put on in association with the Northwest Black History Committee.
Aubrey Morris, promoter of the festival, said Kelly's claims of not being paid are not true.
"Mr. Kelly got two advanced payments. One for $20,000 and another for $50,000," she said.
She also said that they reached an agreement with Kelly addressing his concerns about the stage.
In a statement on their Facebook page SoulFestAZ says:
Before even attempting to explain the reasons leading to the unfortunate failure of the R. Kelly event, we would like to sincerely apologize. The UNTRUE rumors surrounding the event and expressed by the Artist will be addressed in a legal setting. There is no question that everyone requesting a refund WILL receive one, and we are working diligently to make this happen as quickly as possible. If you did not leave your information with us at the event, please send a direct message here or email us at soulfestaz@gmail.com. Your patience is greatly appreciated, and we just ask that you give us a chance to honor our word and your requests.
Kelly said in the video that he would be happy to return to Arizona
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