The Weeknd‘s Saturday evening live performance at Sofi Stadium in Los Angeles got here to an abrupt finish round 9.30pm.

The singer, who was wrapping up a two-night run on the stadium, stated he had misplaced his voice and did not really feel he might present the present that folks pay for.

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“I do not know what simply occurred… however I simply misplaced my voice, that is killing me I do not wish to cease the present however I can not provide the live performance I wish to provide you with proper now,” he stated to the gang of roaring followers.

“I am gonna be certain all people’s good — you will get your a reimbursement — I am going to do a present actual quickly for you guys. However I wished to return out and personally apologise.”

“You know the way a lot this kills me, I am sorry. I really like you thanks a lot,” he stated earlier than exiting the stage.

The present, which was attributable to begin at 9pm, kicked off with a scene from the upcoming HBO Max present The Idol as co-star Lily-Rose Depp took the stage to ship key strains from the shell. At round 9.17pm, the Weeknd made his entrance however solely managed to get by 4 songs earlier than he needed to minimize the set quick. On the very begin of the Weeknd’s set, his voice cracked audibly when he welcomed the almost 70,000 in attendance.

Later, the singer posted a press release to his Instagram story, writing: “My voice went out throughout the first music and I am devastated. Felt it go and my coronary heart dropped. My deepest apologies to my followers right here. I promise I am going to make it as much as you with a brand new date.”

Whereas most followers responded wishing the singer nicely, a number of tweeted their disappointment after flying to LA for the present, and a few reportedly booed as he left the stage.

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