Wale Pulls Out Of Broccoli City Festival 2022, Cites Respect

Earlier today, the Broccoli City Festival 2022 line up was announced. The event is scheduled to take place on May 7th & 8th in Washington, D.C. The line-up includes 21 Savage, Ari Lennox, Summer Walker, Lil Durk, Gunna and a number of other artists. Wale was also scheduled to perform, getting less than top billing on the flyer, even though he is the artist with the greatest longevity from the city. Hours after the announcement, Wale pulled out of the Broccoli City Festival, citing respect.

Wale took to Twitter to explain his decision and reply to fans about his absence.

I’m Pullin out this show . https://t.co/PVCep1gINu

— Wale (@Wale) February 1, 2022

Respect is why

— Wale (@Wale) February 1, 2022

I dont even care bout headlining . It’s principal . The messaging . Everything always has to be an uphill battle wit me . I’m just tired .

— Wale (@Wale) February 1, 2022

Stand for something or fall for anything

— Wale (@Wale) February 1, 2022

I never once said anything bout FUCKING HEADLINING. The fuck is . This has nothing to do wit set time I woulda performed at 7am . U fake smart on here https://t.co/v4KKHru2KX

— Wale (@Wale) February 1, 2022

How is this a tantrum ? I’m ready to discuss . How come I can’t say anything ever at all or it’s “tantrum” I just said I’m not doin the show so MY fans know. Why y’all always create this narrative . What I got to do honestly https://t.co/g6HlpMhspa

— Wale (@Wale) February 1, 2022

I’m not mad at all . I wish people would ask 😂 I’m sure the festival will be amazing all the artist are fire. I don’t think I’ll be missed and I never cared about headlining . This ain’t that. If u gon judge me at least know what’s on my mind my guy https://t.co/kqQX4qie3a

— Wale (@Wale) February 1, 2022

U see it. One day they gon circle back and realize it https://t.co/0aNK6Y43pe

— Wale (@Wale) February 1, 2022

Broccoli City Festival replied as well, saying that they hoped they would be able to work it out with Wale.

We are looking to work something out with @Wale – he is a great artist that we respect! We will work something out ! It’s love. We black he black – we all want to bring vibes to the city! https://t.co/tjscYkkA9B

— Broccoli City (@BroccoliCity) February 1, 2022

Wale pulled out of Broccoli City Festival because of respect and messaging, but people on Twitter will make it into something it is not. He has had many moments in the music industry where he has had to fight for his spot and his recognition.