The threatened to back out of his upcoming gig, unless festival organisers paid him the same amount as who was set to take in more than $8,000,000 (£6,119,160), reports claim.
The Jesus Walks hitmaker, 44, was scheduled to headline the music and arts event in California on April 17 and April 24.
However, the on Monday.
Paul Tollett, CEO of Coachella promoter Goldenvoice, later confirmed that the Blinding Lights singer – real name Abel Tesfaye – and electronic supergroup Swedish House Mafia will be replacing Ye in this year’s show.
However, according to reports, The Weeknd, 32, said he wouldn’t perform unless he was ‘paid the same money as West.’
claims that Coachella bosses managed to negotiate a deal with the Save Your Tears star.
‘Finally, on Wednesday — faced with the prospect of a second headline act pulling out of Coachella at the last minute — Anschutz’s company caved and agreed to pay The Weeknd the same money,’ a source told the publication.
As soon as the updated line-up was confirmed, Tollett said: ‘I’m so looking forward to this moment with Swedish House Mafia and The Weeknd finishing out the Sunday night slot this year.
‘Coachella has a special relationship with Abel and I’m so thankful to have this upcoming performance with these iconic artists all on the same stage.’
It is unclear why the dad-of-four pulled the plug on his appearance, but a source claimed to that he had not rehearsed or prepared for the gig.
Ye hasn’t addressed the claims publicly, however it was recently reported that following his bitter split from ex-wife Kim Kardashian.
Harry Styles, Megan Thee Stallion, Billie Eilish, Doja Cat, and Carly Rae Jepson are among the other names on the star-studded line-up.
Metro.co.uk has reached out to The Weeknd and Coachella’s reps for comment.
