{
  "id": 7845704,
  "title": "Market Hotel Responds After In Tha Fest Accuses Venue Of Racism",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/market-hotel-responds-after-in-tha-fest-accuses-venue-of-racism",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-16T18:16:34.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Stereogum",
    "slug": "stereogum",
    "url": "https://stereogum.com/2511647/market-hotel-responds-after-in-tha-fest-accuses-venue-of-racism/news/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Market Hotel canceled an In Tha Fest show in New York City due to low ticket sales, despite the rapper NOAHH accusing the venue of racism. In Tha Fest's Bryce posted about the incident on Instagram, stating that the venue taxed them an extra $3,000 and was \"evil.\" Market Hotel addressed the allegations of racism in a statement, denying any wrongdoing and clarifying that the cancellation was due to insufficient ticket sales. They emphasized that race was never a factor in the decision and that they reject accusations of racism. The promoter involved in the controversy took to social media, falsely attributing racist remarks to Market Hotel's general manager, which the hotel denied. In Tha Fest's Bryce also accused the venue of standing idly by during a fight at a subsequent venue, Hello Meadow.",
  "summary": "Brooklyn's Market Hotel sometimes gets wrapped up in controversy . The latest drama involves In Tha Fest, a North Carolina-based music festival focused on underground rap. They booked a NYFW show at the venue for Monday (Sept. 14) featuring Percaso and EA TJ. Market Hotel canceled it, and the promoters moved it to Hello Meadow, where it was canceled again. In Tha Fest's NOAHH took to Instagram…",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}