Babyface Departs Anita Baker’s Songstress Tour Amidst Twitter Controversy
Following a series of Twitter conflicts, it became evident that Babyface was no longer a part of Anita Baker’s Songstress Tour.
In a statement addressing the situation, Babyface expressed his sadness upon hearing the news. He went on to mention the unfortunate and disheartening nature of the events that unfolded on social media. Despite his anticipation for the upcoming tour dates, he expressed his love, respect, and well wishes for Anita as she continues her tour.
The discourse began last month when Babyface had to cancel his opening set at Baker’s headline show in Newark due to timing issues. On June 6, Anita explained that Live Nation took full responsibility for the incident and that she had performed on stage without the full production setup.
However, on June 12, Baker took to Twitter and requested that Babyface intervene and stop his fans from bullying and threatening her. She referred to them as “Kenny’s Crazies” and expressed her concern about their behavior. Anita clarified that Babyface was contracted as a special guest support on her tour, but some of his fans were not accepting this reality and even posed a threat to her safety.
Baker mentioned that she had previously been involved in a lawsuit with Babyface in 2006, but it had been settled, and there were no hard feelings between them. In fact, she stated that they had resolved their differences years ago and had come together in the spirit of love, peace, music, and forgiveness.
Finally, on June 13, Anita Baker made the decision to inform Babyface’s fans worldwide that he would no longer be a part of the tour. She cited cyberbullying, verbal abuse, and threats of violence from Babyface’s fan base as reasons for her choice. She expressed her commitment to personal safety and announced that she would continue The Songstress Tour on her own, assuring fans that appropriate refunds would be provided.
Overall, the departure of Babyface from Anita Baker’s Songstress Tour following the Twitter controversy highlights the unfortunate consequences of online conflicts and the importance of maintaining a safe and respectful environment for artists and their fans.
