Black Eyed Peas cancel upcoming Las Vegas residency over 'current circumstances'
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The Black Eyed Peas have cancelled their Las Vegas residency in an announcement to the group's Instagram account on Sunday due to 'current circumstances.'. The band - which comprises of original rapper will.i.am, Taboo, and apl.de.ap - was initially set to take to the stage at Planet Hollywood for 15 dates through the months of February, March and May.
![[However, in a now-expired post, they penned to their fans: 'To our dearest Peabodies, It is with a heavy heart that, in light of current circumstances, our Las Vegas shows will not be moving forward as planned']](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/21/06/94335465-14307535-image-a-112_1737441188323.jpg)
However, in a now-expired post, they penned to their fans: 'To our dearest Peabodies, It is with a heavy heart that, in light of current circumstances, our Las Vegas shows will not be moving forward as planned.'. 'Ticket providers will issue full refunds automatically. Stay tuned for updates on future performances by following us - we can't wait to see you again,' the messaged concluded, followed by a red heart emoji.
![[The band was initially set to take to the stage at Planet Hollywood for 15 dates through the months of February, March and May; will.i.am seen in October 2024 in Miami]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/21/06/94335315-14307535-image-a-113_1737441200931.jpg)
Although it was not directly referenced, the group was possibly referencing to the devastating L.A. fires in Southern California - which have taken the lives of 27 and destroyed over 15,000 structures. Taboo owned a home in Altadena - where the Eaton Fire began in the evening hours of January 7.
![[Taboo owned a home in Altadena - where the Eaton Fire began in the evening hours of January 7. He listed the house on the market in 2016, per the L.A. Times, and it is not known if he still has a residence in the area; seen in 2021 in Boston]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/21/06/94335361-14307535-image-m-115_1737441285823.jpg)
The Black Eyed Peas have cancelled their Las Vegas residency in an announcement to the group's Instagram account on Sunday due to 'current circumstances; members Taboo, apl.de.ap and will.i.am seen in 2022 in Las Vegas. He listed the house - which included a recording studio - on the market in 2016 for $2.175 million, per the L.A. Times, and it is not known if he still has a residence in the area.
![[Last month in December, the rapper revealed that the residency was inspired after he attended Taylor Swift's concert for her Eras Tour; will.i.am seen in 2023 in England]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/21/06/94335317-14307535-image-a-129_1737441801245.jpg)
