Wale Announces Plans To Drop Out Of Broccoli City Festival: "Respect Is Why"

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Despite rumors that he was dropping out of the festival due to headlining concerns, Wale clarifies that has nothing to do with his decision.

If you were excited to watch Wale perform at the Broccoli City Festival in May, we're sorry to disappoint you. The Washington, D.C. festival features acts like 21 Savage, Ari Lennox, Lil Durk, Rico Nasty, Jeezy, Summer Walker, Gunna, Don Toliver, Wizkid, Masego, and more, and while Wale's name was also included in that list, the award-winning rapper announced his plans to cancel his appearance.

"I’m Pullin out this show," Wale recently tweeted. Quickly, people jumped in with theories and began spreading rumors that Wale was upset because he wasn't a headliner. He returned to clarify that wasn't the case.

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"I’m not mad at all . I wish people would ask [crying laughing emoji]," he added. "I’m sure the festival will be amazing all the artist are fire. I don’t think I’ll be missed and I never cared about headlining . This ain’t that. If u gon judge me at least know what’s on my mind my guy." A fan asked why he was dropping out of the festival and Wale answered, "Respect is why."

Someone told him that he would get his flowers one day and Wale added, "I won't . I'm convinced I won't ever but it's good." When another person said they were tired of his tantrums, Wale checked them for policing how he expressed himself.

"How is this a tantrum ? I’m ready to discuss," he said. "How come I can’t say anything ever at all or it’s 'tantrum' I just said I’m not doin the show so MY fans know. Why y’all always create this narrative . What I got to do honestly." Check out Wale's tweets and responses to fans below.










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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.