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Anita Baker concert in Atlanta canceled

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Those who are ready to groove Anita BoulangerThe soulful ballads of had their plans dashed this Saturday, as the R&B legend’s concert at State Farm Arena was abruptly canceled moments before its scheduled start.

The cancellation was announced under mysterious circumstances. “Due to late and unforeseen circumstances, ‘An Evening with Anita Baker,’ featuring the eight-time Grammy Award-winning superstar, has been canceled,” reads an email from the venue sent Saturday evening. The venue assured ticket holders that refunds would be made at the point of purchase.

Details on why the concert was canceled were not provided. A State Farm spokesperson, contacted by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, admitted to having no additional information beyond the location’s initial statement.

The concert, which was scheduled to start at 7 p.m. and open the doors an hour early, notified fans of the cancellation at 6:54 p.m., both through State Farm and Live Nation. This isn’t the first time Baker has been at the center of concert controversies. During her Songstress 2023 tour, she notably removed Babyface as her opening act after a public disagreement with her fans over a show in New Jersey that required adjustments due to technical issues.

Planned as a special Mother’s Day event and announced in March, the cancellation left many fans venting their frustrations online, while others showed concern for Baker herself.

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