Mos Def was the slightly surprising international headliner for Beijing’s Midi Festival this weekend. The most unreliable man in showbizness, now known only as Yasiin Bey and famed for bringing his Australian promoter to tears and bankruptcy had been booked by Vans to bring an international flavor to their mega sponsorship of the event.
Living up to his reputation, he has pulled out of his China trip with but a few days to go, citing personal problems. His flights were booked and his performance approved. Visas were already stamped in his passport.
He has been replaced by He Yong on the Midi Tang Stage on Monday night. This cancellation follows hot on the heels of Zhang Chu’s withdrawal……