Anita Baker has decided to remove Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds from “The Songstress Tour” following a dispute with some Babyface fans.
The controversy began when technical problems caused Babyface’s performance to be canceled at a show in New Jersey. Baker later revealed on Twitter that he had experienced cyberbullying, verbal abuse and threats of violence from Babyface fans.
In response, the eight-time Grammy award winner announced on social media that he would continue the tour alone, ensuring proper refunds. Babyface expressed his sadness about the situation and wished Baker the best.
Read on to learn more.
Anita Baker Kicks Babyface Off Tour
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Anita Baker’s ongoing “The Songstress Tour” will continue without an opening act due to a recent dispute between the famous “Sweet Love” performer and fan Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds.
Last month, technical problems forced Baker to cancel Babyface’s performance at a show in New Jersey. However, things took a turn for the worse when Baker revealed on Twitter earlier this week that he had been subjected to threats from Babyface supporters. In response, the “Giving You The Best I Got” hitmaker took to the social media platform on Tuesday to announce that Babyface will no longer be part of the remaining tour dates.
“After Quietly Enduring Cyber Bullying/Verbal Abuse & Threats of Violence from our Fan Base, Our Special Guest/Support Act. For Personal Safety. I’m going to go on, The Songstress Tour, by myself,” the 65-year-old Baker said tweeted. “Appropriate refunds will be made.”
Babyface Says He’s ‘Saddened By The News.’
— Babyface (@babyface) June 13, 2023
In a recent update, Babyface took to her social media accounts to address the situation surrounding her removal from “The Songstress Tour.” Addressing the issue, she wrote, “I am saddened by the news that Anita Baker has decided to drop me from ‘The Songstress Tour.” It’s unfortunate and disappointing to see how things have turned out through social media.”
“While I look forward to the other dates, I have nothing but love & respect for Anita, and I wish her the best for the rest of the tour,” he added.
Babyface Performance Canceled Due To Technical Issues
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The May 10 show at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, has faced significant delays due to technical issues. Finally, the audience was informed that Babyface’s performance had been canceled to allow Baker to perform his full set.
“I’m so sorry to my fans who have been waiting for us to take the stage this evening at the @PruCenter,” Babyface tweeted. “I was asked not to perform in order to give Miss Baker space and time to present her performance as a whole. My band and I are very sad we can’t perform for you all tonight.”
In a statement to People magazineBabyface also shared that his show was canceled due to technical issues with the video screen as the production crew was unable to get the video screen up and running on time for his set.
He apologized to fans and expressed his love and respect for Baker while assuring fans he would perform at the next tour stop in Long Island. Following this revelation, some of her disgruntled fans attacked Baker on social media.
Anita Baker Asks Babyface to ‘Call’ Her Fans
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Following the incident, Baker revealed via Twitter that he had received threats from some Babyface fans. He called on Babyface to intervene and address the behavior of his followers, tweeting, “Kenny’s Crazies are online Bullies. @Babyface Please stop your fans. I am only Good and Supporting You, as a Special Guest/Support on My Tour.”
In response to complaints about the way she presented the situation, the “Sweet Love” hitmaker confirmed that Babyface was her guest/support act on her tour, write, “Yes, Babyface is a Special Guest/Support Act, on my tour. he continued, “This False Narrative of a Co-Principal creates Unrealistic Expectations & Aggression from his fans towards me. He should tell you about the Truth.”
In another tweet, Baker mentioned that some Babyface fans are struggling to accept the reality of his role, state, “As you can see… Some of his fans did not accept the reality that he was contracted, as a special guest support, on My Tour. Some even want to hurt me… Crazyyyy. Town.”
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