Usher has issued a heartfelt apology to his fans following the cancellation of the highly anticipated Lovers and Friends festival.
As per the reports of TMZ, the OMG crooner was set to perform his Celebration album at the festival but he received the news amid his pre-show that it got cancelled due to bad weather.
Taking to his Instagram stories section, Usher expressed his disappointment as he wrote, “Mannn… I’m just as disappointed as you are. We were getting ready to turn up and celebrate today.”
“I have to follow the orders of city officials and the National Weather Service for everyone’s protection and stand strong in my belief that everything happens for a reason,” he expressed.
Usher concluded, “I’m sorry we won’t get to see each other today, but know that I am always working on something to express my heartfelt gratitude for each and every one of you who continue to support me.”
It is worth noting here that as per the statement shared by organizers, the cancellation occurred due to the National Weather Service‘s “High Wind Warning.”
The Lovers & Friends Fest team added, “This was an incredibly heartbreaking decision to make as we are aware that fans have traveled from all over the world to enjoy this incredible lineup of superstars and have been looking forward to this event for several months. We’ve worked hard to create an amazing event for you, and we are just as disappointed as you are.”
Apart from Usher, other high-profile celebrities were slated to take the stage on Saturday including Janet Jackson, Mary J. Blige, Snoop Dogg, Ciara, Brandy, Ne-Yo, Ja Rule, Ashanti, the Backstreet Boys, and numerous others
