Artists Respond to Confusion Over Lovers & Friends Festival Lineup

The lineup for the inaugural Lovers & Friends music festival is stacked with hip-hop heavy-hitters from the past and present. But unfortunately for organizers, the event has been overshadowed by confusion and conflicting reports.

Promotional powerhouse Goldenvoice took to social media on Tuesday to reveal the festival’s first-ever lineup, which included acts like Megan Thee Stallion, Ludacris, Fat Joe, Jhené Aiko, Lil Kim, Summer Walker, T-Pain, and Saweetie. However, moments after the performers were announced, several of the billed artists began denying their involvement, leading some fans to believe the event wasn’t legit.

Lil Kim shared an Instagram story claiming she was not a part of the festival.

Mase also raised suspicions when he responded to Goldenvoice’s post with the following comment: “Best wishes on this show but pls take my name off of this flyer.”

Then there was Twista, who claimed he was never paid for the gig: “Ain’t no deposit hit my account for this show.”

Twista shared a subsequent comment suggesting the payment came through and that he was now set for the show.

Other billed artists have also co-signed the event on their official social media accounts. Usher and Amerie shared the lineup via Instagram, while Snoop Dogg shared an updated version of the flyer that lists him as one of the promoters.