Drake reportedly canceled his show at Lollapalooza Brasil because his fee was less than what he is usually paid in the US, Europe or Arab countries

Drake reportedly canceled his show at Lollapalooza Brasil because his fee was less than what he is usually paid in the US, Europe or Arab countries.  

Drake was also discouraged to perform because he thinks Brazilians do not know how to sing his songs correctly.

This Sunday (27/3), during the repercussions of the cancellation of Drake's show at Lollapalooza , reported exclusively by this space , a speech stood out amidst the shows at the Interlagos racetrack. In the midst of his presentation, Brazilian rapper L7NNON said loud and clear that Brazilian artists deserve more value. The opinion is clear and reflects the need of the Brazilian public and, mainly, of the big festivals, to value more the music that is produced here.

There are not few reports of Brazilian artists who complain about the treatment that the big festivals, such as Lollapalooza and Rock in Rio, offer to those who produce Brazilian music. On the other hand, it is at these same events that international artists are treated like kings, having absurd demands met and delays and low quality shows tolerated.

Let's go back to Rock in Rio 2022. Apart from the controversy surrounding whether or not Justin Bieber's show will take place, also reported exclusively by this space, international artists, in general, were respectful and put on shows that pleased the public. However, which shows turned out to be the most memorable? The Brazilians. Ludmilla, Maria Rita, Racionais MC's, Jão, among others, were the ones that most excited the audience. But most importantly, everyone was grateful to be onstage, grateful for the audience, and grateful for the power their music has to impact people's lives.