The Black Eyed Peas have unexpectedly called off their Las Vegas residency just weeks before it was set to begin, leaving fans confused by the group’s unclear statement. The Grammy-winning trio—will.i.am, Apl.de.Ap, and Taboo—announced on Sunday via social media that their performances at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino’s PH Live would no longer happen. The residency, named “The 3008 Space Odyssey,” was originally scheduled from mid-February to May.
“To our dearest Peabodies,” the group shared on Instagram. “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.”
Speculation on social media has tied the cancellation to the recent devastating wildfires in Los Angeles, pointing to the group’s recent Instagram post offering support to those affected. Other artists, such as Madlib, Jhené Aiko, Keyshia Cole, and Kid Cudi, have also reportedly been affected by the tragedy.
The news is particularly disappointing as the planned production had been highly ambitious. The show was expected to feature an AI-generated hologram performer named Vida, signaling the group’s goal to innovate live performance technology.
The idea for the residency came from an unlikely source. Will.i.am revealed that Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour had inspired the Vegas residency. “I left like, ‘Yo, we definitely doing Vegas. Let’s do it.’ Because I got pumped. I haven’t been that inspired. I don’t know when’s the last time I was inspired to be like, ‘Yo, oh, bro let’s imagination together,’” he said in a December 2024 interview on SiriusXM’s Hits 1 Miami.
The group had first announced the residency in September, with big plans for the production. According to CNN, will.i.am mentioned, “Our first residency in Las Vegas gives Black Eyed Peas the opportunity to do what we do best, to dream up something brand new and creative that pushes the boundaries of the live show experience.”
The 15-show residency would have placed the Black Eyed Peas alongside a growing list of artists with Las Vegas engagements in 2025, including Janet Jackson, Mariah Carey, and Shania Twain. The group had promised an inventive mix of concert and theatrical elements, inspired by a range of influences, including Disney attractions, classic Vegas shows, and cutting-edge technology.
Although ticket holders will receive automatic refunds, the vague announcement has left fans questioning the future of the show and whether it might be rescheduled.
