“They had terrible planning. This was bound to happen."
Fans were left disappointed after rapper Pitbull cancelled his highly anticipated I’m Back India tour.
The artist, who was set to return to India after several years, was scheduled to perform in Gurugram on December 6 and Hyderabad on December 8.
Organisers confirmed the cancellation, with BookMyShow releasing an official statement:
“We regret to share that Pitbull’s I’m Back Tour in India, on December 6th in Gurugram and December 8th in Hyderabad, has been cancelled, owing to operational constraints.
“We know how excited fans were to see Mr Worldwide live, and we share their disappointment.
“All ticket holders have already been communicated via SMS, Email and WhatsApp and will receive a complete refund within 8-10 working days.”
The announcement sparked frustration among fans, many of whom took to X to express their disappointment.
One user wrote: “It’s a shame. Organisers are announcing it too close to the final dates, the audience has lost appetite now, it’s becoming a pattern!”
Another added: “They had terrible planning. This was bound to happen.
“I thought he’d perform for a handful of elites and be disappointed anyway.”
A third commented: “Too many shows in a short span and expensive tickets, this makes people selective.
“Calvin first, now Pitbull. There might be more cancellations in the future.”
Pitbull’s I’m Back India tour had been announced just a week earlier, generating excitement among his Indian fanbase.
The rapper, known for hits like ‘Timber’, ‘Give Me Everything’ and ‘I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho)’, was set to perform at Huda Ground in Gurugram and Ramoji Film City in Hyderabad. Tickets had gone live on October 25 via BookMyShow.
Following his 2024 collaboration ‘Now or Never’ with rock legend Bon Jovi, Pitbull has been touring globally as part of the I’m Back world tour.
Fans across Europe and Australia have attended shows dressed like Pitbull, proudly calling themselves “The Bald E’s.”
Known for his mix of hip-hop, reggaeton, and pop, Pitbull has had previous associations with India.
He was part of the title track of Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, collaborating with Diljit Dosanjh.
In July 2024, Pitbull was in Portofino, Italy, to perform at Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s extravagant pre-wedding cruise.
The cruise sailed from Italy to the South of France and back, with Pitbull keeping the party going into the late night.
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