Why did FKA twigs cancel Coachella and April tour dates? Singer "devastated" by visa issues

Tahliah Debrett Barnett, who is professionally known as FKA twigs, has canceled her performances at Coachella 2025 and the remainder of her April tour dates in North America due to ongoing visa issues.

She took to her Instagram account to explain the reason to her fans, who were looking forward to seeing her at the Music festival. She wrote:

“im devastated to share the news that due to ongoing visa issues i am not able to see through any of my scheduled tour dates for the remainder of april across north america, including ceremonia and coachella.” She began.

“it pains me to say this because i am so excited to bring you a creation that i have poured my soul into and i believe is amongst my strongest work and i know this news impacts so many of you that have already made plans and spent money in order to see these shows.”

She concluded by adding,

“i promise that i am working to reschedule the affected dates as quickly as possible. for headline shows, please refer to your point of purchase for details and refund information. back to you all with more updates as soon as i have them — in the meantime here are some of my favourite parts of the show that we worked so hard to create.”

The recent news has intrigued people to know more about her personal life. Here is what you need to know about the singer.

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Who is FKA twigs?

FKA twigs is a 37-year-old English singer born in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England. She was born on January 16, 1988. She is of Jamaican, Spanish and English descent, according to her IMDb profile.

Her mother was an English gymnast and dancer, and her father was a Jamaican musician. While growing up, she took ballet and opera lessons and participated in several productions at her private Catholic school, as per Independent.

A report in The Sun indicated that she developed a passion for singing at the young age of 16 and started to perform at clubs. Later, she moved to London to pursue a career as a dancer. She once served as the background dancer for Ed Sheeran, Kylie Minogue, Jessie J, and Plan B.

She started to receive modeling assignments when she turned 18. Gradually, she shifted her interest from dance to music. Around the same age, she began working with local record producers to discover her own musical sound. She eventually released her debut album, LP1, in 2014, according to the Independent.

She initially performed as Twigs (the name she adopted because of the way her bones cracked while moving) but was later sued in April 2014 by The Goods for using the name. This forced her to switch her name to FKA twigs, according to a report in Pitchfork. However, she has always denied that FKA in her name stands for “Formerly Known As.”

FKA twigs is known for her music, which is a blend of electronic, trip-hop, R&B, and avant-garde, creating a unique sound that captivates listeners and sets her apart from other artists. The singer, who has previously dated actors such as Shia LaBeouf and Robert Pattinson, is currently in a relationship with Jordan Hemingway, as per People Magazine.