Afroman on Canceled Riot Fest: “I Did a Show in Hurricane Katrina!”
The rapper's Saturday set was scrapped due to heavy rains. Afroman on Canceled Riot Fest: “I Did a Show in Hurricane Katrina!” Alex Young
The 2026 Riot Fest in Chicago faced scheduling challenges due to heavy rains throughout the weekend. Some artists had to shorten their performances or adjust their times, while others were unable to perform at all. Afroman, however, was not able to take the stage at all.
In response to the cancellation, Afroman expressed his disappointment on Instagram. He humorously reminded fans of his own experience performing during Hurricane Katrina, suggesting that the young audience's finicky nature may have led to the decision to cancel his set. The organizer's decision surprised Afroman, who noted, "Riot Fest organizers shouldn’t worry about me going scorched earth on them..."
Interestingly, Afroman revealed that he appreciated the decision. "I ain't mad at them," he stated. "They did what they felt they had to do. They let me keep all the money, so everything’s all right."
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