The Weeknd was pressured to finish his sold-out live performance at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles after dropping his voice – solely three songs into the present.
The four-time Grammy winner abruptly stopped singing in the course of his hit tune “Can’t Really feel My Face” and exited the stage.
The Weeknd, whose actual identify is Abel Tesfaye, then walked again out on stage as one other tune started and stopped the present, telling followers he misplaced his voice and couldn’t end the efficiency.
Upset followers stuffed the roughly 70,000-seat stadium with their jeers.
“You’ll get your a reimbursement,” he assured the upset viewers. “However I’ll do a present actual quickly for you guys.”
Earlier than he left the stage, the singer took one other second to console the group.
“You understand how a lot this kills me proper now. I’m sorry. I like you a lot.” He mentioned earlier than making his last exit to an eruption of cheers.
The Weeknd was taking part in the ultimate present of a back-to-back efficiency at SoFi Stadium as a part of his “After Hours Til Daybreak Tour.” He had postponed his tour last year in an effort to carry out at stadium venues across the nation.
“The Hills” singer then took to social media to double down on his apology for exiting the present so early.
“My voice went out throughout the first tune and I’m devastated. Felt it go and my coronary heart dropped. My deepest apologies to my followers right here. I promise I’ll make it as much as you with a brand new date.” The singer posted to Twitter.
It’s unclear what situation the critically acclaimed singer’s vocal issues are, however as he spoke to the group, there was a raspiness to his voice.
The Weeknd is scheduled to carry out in Toronto on Sept. 22 and Sept. 23, according to the singer’s website.
No announcement has been made but a couple of timeframe for a make-up live performance.
