Anita Baker cancels her Atlanta concert minutes before show start

Anita Baker recently canceled the Atlanta concert minutes before show time.

The venue was quick to release a statement in an email sent on Saturday, May 11, noting, “Due to late and unforeseen circumstances, tonight’s ‘An Evening with Anita Baker’ event featuring the Eight-time Grammy Award-winning superstar Anita Baker is set to take place. which will take place at State Farm Arena has been canceled.”

They added in an email sent Saturday evening: “Refunds will be returned to the point of purchase. »

A State Farm spokesperson confirmed no further information was provided by the venue.

Although Baker’s show was scheduled to begin at 7 p.m., State Farm announced the cancellation at 6:54 p.m.

It took the internet by storm, leaving fans devastated by the news of the cancellation.

One fan wrote: “Anita, why are you doing us like this? I was ready to sing with all my heart last night, I was really waiting for this moment. I couldn’t wait to sing my heart out, and whatever it was, it was a waste. »

Another user chimed in, adding: “Anita!!!! Hope all is well…NO SHOW for us in ATL!?!?”