Highsnobiety
Double Tap to Zoom

Kanye West reportedly pulled out of headlining Coachella because the festival wouldn’t cave to his demands for a giant dome to perform under. At least that’s according to an exclusive report by Billboard.

The outlet reports that two days before the lineup was due to be announced, West asked Coachella co-founder Paul Tollett to build him a custom dome in the middle of the festival grounds, under which West would perform instead of the traditional main stage. The dome was to be designed by frequent West collaborator and set designer John McGuire.

Billboard's report says it was explained to West that such a dome would be impossible to build in four months and would require an intensive redesign of the entire festival site, including the removal of portable bathrooms. It was at this point West is said to have become annoyed, not wanting his artistic vision compromised by toilet talk. With talks between Coachella parent Goldenvoice and West breaking down, Goldenvoice moved to have Ariana Grande replace the rapper at the head of the lineup.

West is said to have thought Coachella's main stage too small for his performance. Goldenvoice apparently told the rapper that it is one of the largest stages in North America.

Billboard's report adds that this isn’t the first time a dome-based demand has resulted in a Kanye cancellation. Apparently West was also set to headline the Governors Ball in New York, only for a last-minute request for a dome to cause a breakdown in talks.

Read the full Billboard report here.

Next, check out these "Sunday Service" gospel reworkings of classic Kanye West tracks here

We Recommend
  • Celestial Scents: The Best Fragrance For Your Zodiac Sign
    • Beauty
  • North West's Tyler, the Creator Cosplay Isn't a Costume
    • Style
  • Iconic Album Covers That Should Belong in an Art Gallery
    • Culture
  • Mr Porter and CHERRY LA's Collab Is a Roadtrip Out West
    • Style
  • Kim Kardashian Is Now Dressing Like... North West
    • Style
What To Read Next
  • At the School of Stüssy Tears, Every Student Has Style
    • Style
  • Everything About Pharrell's adidas Superstar Is Normal. Except Its Size
    • Sneakers
  • This Electric Bike Is Built to the Standards of Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli’s Team
    • Design
  • Steph Curry (the GOAT) Is the Face of Stone Island (the GOAT) (EXCLUSIVE)
    • Style
  • Nike's Legendary "Bred" Jordan 4s, Reborn as Skate-ish Sneakers
    • Sneakers
  • Nike SB's Wildest Hybrid, the Skate-Ready Jordan 4, Is Suddenly Back
    • Sneakers