Sri Lankan-born British singer M.I.A. has filed a £2.2m lawsuit against American rapper Kid Cudi, alleging he kicked her off his 'To:OurFriend$ WithLove Tour' to generate publicity after she made controversial comments.
According to a court document, M.I.A. claims Cudi's actions damaged her reputation and career, and she is seeking damages and compensation for lost income.
The lawsuit, filed at a US District Court in New York, alleges that Cudi made defamatory comments about M.I.A. and then removed her from the tour without explanation.
M.I.A. claims that Cudi's actions were motivated by a desire to generate publicity and attract media attention.
Kid Cudi's representatives have yet to comment on the lawsuit.
The dispute is the latest in a series of high-profile feuds between celebrities in the music industry.