US music pageant which Lizzo was set to headline has been mysteriously cancelled, with organisers citing ‘severe circumstances”.

The two-day music festival had been scheduled to take place in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, over Labor Day weekend (September 2 to 3).

Festival organisers have assured ticketholders they will get a refund but have not given a reason for the sudden announcement.

SZA was also confirmed as a headliner with other artists including Ice Spice, Miguel and Lil Yachty among the line-up.

The move comes as About Damn Time singer Lizzo is embroiled in authorized motion with three of her former tour dancers.

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According to the swimsuit, Lizzo, whose actual identify is Melissa Jefferson, pressured one in every of them to the touch a nude performer at a membership and “called attention” to a performer’s weight acquire.

The Grammy Award winner has denied the allegations, which she stated she was “hurt” by.

It has additionally seen her lose over 200,000 followers on social media.

Made In America introduced by way of its personal social media channels that it was pulling the plug.

“Due to severe circumstances outside of production control, the 2023 Made in America festival will no longer be taking place,” the assertion started.

“This decision has been difficult and has not been made lightly nor without immense deliberation. Made in America has a legacy of delivering exceptional experiences for music fans and concertgoers, and it is our commitment to always deliver a top-tier festival experience.

“We look forward to returning to Benjamin Franklin Parkway and the great city of Philadelphia in 2024. All ticket holders will be refunded at original point of purchase.”

With the exception of 2020, the annual pageant has taken place on the identical weekend yearly since its inception in 2012 when it was headlined by founder Jay Z.

A second location was added in 2014.

The Standard has contacted a consultant for Lizzo and Made In America for remark.