Rapper Joey Bada$$ asked his Twitter followers if he was “crazy” for watching Monday’s eclipse without any protective eyewear, and it looks like he might have the answer to that question, since he has abruptly cancelled his concerts.
“Am I crazy for watching the eclipse today w no glasses?” the 22-year-old rapper tweeted. “I’ve sungazed before and afterwards saw colors for a whole day. I didn’t die tho.”
Am I crazy for watching the eclipse today w no glasses? I’ve sungazed before and afterwards saw colors for a whole day. I didn’t die tho
— BADMON (@joeyBADASS) August 21, 2017
He went on to argue, “This ain’t the first solar eclipse and I’m pretty sure our ancestors ain’t have no fancy eyewear. Also pretty sure they ain’t all go blind.”
And yet he has just announced that he is canceling three upcoming concerts.
“Due to unforeseen circumstances, my Cleveland, Chicago & Toronto shows on the #EverybodyTour are cancelled,” Bada$$ explained but did not give any further details or explanation.
Due to unforeseen circumstances, my Cleveland, Chicago & Toronto shows on the #EverybodyTour are cancelled.
— BADMON (@joeyBADASS) August 22, 2017
It is not clear if he will be performing at scheduled concerts over the weekend either, nor is it clear if his vision has been damaged or if this is unrelated to his decision not to watch the eclipse through special glasses, something that experts warned against for fear of permanent eye damage.
“Seeing double, stacking triple,” he tweeted Wednesday evening.