Philadelphia’s mayor is reportedly trying to push Made in America festival out its venue without notice — but Jay-Z isn’t leaving without a fight!
The music legend and festival curator has penned an open letter to Mayor Kenney and the people Philadelphia, addressing the ban on the event from its usual location. As detailed in , Jay says Mayor Kenney is trying to get this year’s festival canceled and wants it out Benjamin Franklin Parkway for good.
Jay-Z’s ficial statement reads:
We are disappointed that the mayor the city Philadelphia would evict us from the heart the city, through a media outlet, without a sit-down meeting, notice, dialogue, or proper communication. It signifies zero appreciation for what Made In America has built alongside the phenomenal citizens this city. In fact, this administration immediately greeted us with a legal letter trying to stop the 2018 event.
He goes on about the significance the location:
The Parkway captures the freedom and spirit inclusivity that drew us to the City Brotherly Love. The celebratory nature and essence this festival has inspired locals as well as visitors from across the nation to enjoy Labor Day in Philadelphia.
In closing, the hip hop pioneer raises some important questions:
We consider this stance a failure on the mayor’s part. Is this an accurate representation how he and his administration treat partners that economically benefit his city? Do they regularly reject minority-owned businesses that want to continue to thrive and grow alongside his city’s people?
This is coming as quite a shock to organizers and fans Made in America. Currently, the festival is scheduled to go down over Sep 1 and Sep 2, 2018 with headliners Nicki Minaj, Post Malone, Diplo, Zedd and more. As for location, we’ll have to wait and see if it’s able to stay put.
Read Jay-Z’s entire statement and read more on Made in America .
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