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M.I.A. Says JAY-Z Urged Her to Comply With “Ridiculous” Demands in NFL Lawsuit

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7 years ago

March 29, 2018

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— M.I.A (@MIAuniverse) March 28, 2018

In 2012, M.I.A. made a controversial appearance at the Super Bowl halftime show, during which she briefly flashed the middle finger. Afterward, she was embroiled in a legal battle with the NFL that culminated in the settlement of a lawsuit in 2014. (The terms were ultimately private, but reports at the time suggested the NFL, at one point, demanded upward of $16 million in damages.) M.I.A. has now reflected on the experience in a new interview with Daniel Dylan Wray for Huck magazine.

“If you’re talking about racism and sexism, that moment in my life showed the cracks in everyone I knew,” she said. “I was at Roc Nation at the time and JAY-Z was managing me. The lawsuit was so ridiculous, it proposed that they would keep one hundred percent of my earnings for the rest of my life if I ever earned more than $2 million dollars. JAY-Z was, like, ‘You should sign that shit’ and I was, like, ‘No.’” Read the full story at Huck.

Pitchfork has contacted M.I.A. and JAY-Z’s respective representatives for comment and more information.

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DAVE EAST “FROM THE DIRT” TOUR- KICKING OFF APRIL 16 IN HARTFORD, CT

National Tour Will Hit 20 Cities Including Boston, Toronto, Oakland, Dallas and Brooklyn

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2 weeks ago

April 12, 2025

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For Immediate Release- April, 12th, 2025– Harlem Grammy nominated rapper and actor Dave East is officially hitting the road with his much -anticipated From The Dirt Tour, beginning April, 16th in Hartford, CT and is scheduled to conclude in Brooklyn, NY on June 14, 2025. Known for street-style, lyrical storytelling, East will bring his signature sound and magnetic following to over 20 cities across North America.

In celebration of his latest musical projects and fan-favorite hits, East will take audiences on journey through- his discography-bringing his gritty realism and high energy to every stage.

Tickets and VIP packages are available now at www.ftdnyc.com.

4/16- Hartford , CT- The Webster

4/17- Ashbury Park, NJ- House of Independents

4/18- Lancaster, PA_ Lancaster and Co Convention Center

4/19- Hermon, ME- Morgan Hil Event Center

4/20- Boston, MA -Big Night Live

4/22- Toronto, ON- Annabel’s

4/26- West Chicago, IL- The WC Social Club

4/27- Madison, WI – The Annex

4/30- Topeka, KS- The woodshed

5/1- Lincoln, NE- Bourbon Theatre

5/2- Colorado Springs, CO- Sunshine Studios

5/3- Greenly, CO- Moxi Theater

5/9- Everett,WA- Tony vs. Garage

5/14- Oakland, CA- The New Parish

5/15- Santa Ana, CA- La Santa

5/16- San Diego, CA- Booze Brothers Brewing

5/18- Tuscon, AZ- 191 Toole

5/22- Hobbs, NM- Diamond Lils

5/23- Dallas, TX- Trees

5/25- Houston, TX- Warehouse Live Midtown

6/7- Buffalo, NY- Showplace Theater

6/8- Rochester, NY- Water STreet Music Hall

6/10- Cleveland, OH- Grog Shop

6/14- Brooklyn, NY- Brooklyn Steel

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For Press inquiries, media credentials or interview opportunities, please contact Julie Hansson ([email protected]) or Craig Martin ([email protected]).

Follow Dave East on Instagram: @daveeast

Official Tour Site: www.ftdnyc.com