Hot 97’s Summer Jam didn’t quite go as planned on Sunday, but it was non of their doing. Weather conditions had the radio station cancelling the festival stage (which was supposed to see the likes of Chance The Rapper, Post Malone and Curren$y perform) as well as push back the actual time of the main concert.
One of the casualties of the night, Future, took to Twitter to vent his frustrations, even though he said things between him and Hot are still all good.
His management decided to release a statement on the matter, clearing what happened with him at Summer Jam and at The Roots Picnic, which also saw his set cut. As you can read below, this is their explanation as they saw it and the promise fans they will make it up to them this summer.
“Future’s two big performances were severely affected this weekend due to a firestorm of unfortunate events. To begin with, the generator that powered the sound at The Roots picnic went out multiple times during Future’s set and he was forced against his own will to end the show early. Then yesterday, as most know, the storm that was fast approaching the NY/NJ area affected Hot 97’s Summer Jam. We sat around and watched the storm come and pass, ready to hit the stage. Once we arrived at Summer Jam there apparently was a riot that broke out in a section during another set. We were told that the station was forced by the city and the venue to cut us from the show. The festival organizers came to Future’s dressing room and personally asked him to leave immediately. Future was crushed by the request but was told it was in the best interest and for everyone’s safety that he leave. We couldn’t be more disappointed but we promise our fans that in spite of the rocky start we will do everything in our power to make this summer one for the history books!!! #SummerSixteen”
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