Moments of Lil Wayne's memorable "Lil Weezyana" Festival were missed by Tidal users after Apple Music allegedly threatened the streaming giant with a multimillion dollar lawsuit if they showed Drake's performance.
According to Yahoo! Finance, the show aired on Jay Z's streaming service in full until Wayne dropped a hint that the "Charged Up" rapper would hit the stage. It was then that Tidal's stream went blank with a harsh message about Apple, calling them "Big Brother." "Apple is interfering with artistry and will not allow this artist to stream. Sorry for Big Brother's innocence." The slander did not stop there with Tidal's twitter page echoing the same statement.
Reports claim Apple Music threatened Tidal with a $20 million lawsuit if they aired Drake on stage in a group or solo performance. Apple Music was also livid after hearing out that the rapper was going to perform at the charity concert, which was dedicated to the children affected by Hurricane Katrina. Proceeds made at the show would go to Lil Wayne's Tha Carter Fund, a nonprofit that provides after-school programs in New Orleans.
Apple Music acquired Drake right before Tidal's launch in March, agreeing to give him a radio station on Beats Radio for a deal rumored to be up to $19 million.
The show went off with no glitches and plenty of surprises. Lil Wayne brought out Master P, Big Freedia, Mia X and veteran DJ Jubilee. Also in attendance was his Cash Money family and the family of B.G, who is currently in jail.
Check out some moments from the show above.
Source: Twitter, Yahoo! Finance | Photo Credit: Splash News
