Made in America Fest canceled amid headliner Lizzo’s sexual harassment suit

nypost.com:

statement posted to the festival’s social media continued, promising that the long-running event will return to Philly next year.

Other hip-hop acts on the canceled festival’s lineup included Ice Spice, Lil Yachty, Miguel, Latto, Coi Leray, Doechii and Metro Boomin.The festival, launched by Jay-Z in 2012, was scheduled to take place on the city’s Benjamin Franklin Parkway from Sept.

2 to 3. News of the cancellation comes days after three of Lizzo’s former background dancersfiled a lawsuit against her over alleged sexual harassment, a hostile work environment and for pressuring them to participate in sex shows.The body-positive “Truth Hurts” singer denied all of the allegations, claiming they’re “as unbelievable as they sound and too outrageous to not be addressed.”The Post has contacted reps for Lizzo, SZA and the Made in America Festival for comment.