M.I.A. Sues Kid Cudi for $2.8 Million After Tour Firing

Singer M.I.A. has filed a lawsuit seeking $2.8 million from rapper Kid Cudi, marking a new low in their public dispute. M.I.A. served as an opening act on Cudi's recent tour but was fired after a video of her being booed by the audience went viral.

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I've been canceled for many reasons. I never thought I'd be canceled for being a brown Republican.

During her controversial stage monologue in early May, the Trump supporter stated, "I've been canceled for many reasons. I never thought I'd be canceled for being a brown Republican." The British-Sri Lankan singer and rapper also alluded to the presence of undocumented immigrants in the audience.

Shortly after, Cudi announced on Instagram that M.I.A. was no longer part of his "Rebel Ragers Tour." He explained, "TOUR UPDATE: M.I.A. is not on this tour anymore. I told my management to let her team know before the tour that I wouldn't tolerate anything offensive at my shows, because I already knew the vibe and I was assured it would be all understood. After the last few shows I got bombarded with messages from fans who were disgusted by her rants. This is very disappointing to me, and I will not have anyone on my tour who is making offensive remarks that upset my fan base. Thank you for your understanding. Rager."

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TOUR UPDATE: M.I.A. is not on this tour anymore. I told my management to let her team know before the tour that I wouldn't tolerate anything offensive at my shows, because I already knew the vibe and I was assured it would be all understood. After the last few shows I got bombarded with messages from fans who were disgusted by her rants. This is very disappointing to me, and I will not have anyone on my tour who is making offensive remarks that upset my fan base. Thank you for your understanding. Rager.

M.I.A. responded not only with an angry X post but has now escalated the situation with her lawsuit. The lawsuit, obtained by Variety, alleges that Cudi fired the singer to promote his tour. According to Variety, the suit states, "Contractually, she was allowed to say whatever she wanted on stage. M.I.A. now holds Kid Cudi responsible for the malicious breach of her contractual rights, business opportunities, and reputation."

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Contractually, she was allowed to say whatever she wanted on stage. M.I.A. now holds Kid Cudi responsible for the malicious breach of her contractual rights, business opportunities, and reputation.