Weird Al Yankovic revealed that he turned down an offer of at least $1 million to perform at the Riyadh Comedy Festival, despite calling it the biggest single-performance payday of his career. He said the financial incentive was not enough to change his mind.
Details:
• The offer: Yankovic said the fee exceeded $1 million, making it the largest amount he has ever been offered for a single performance.
• Why he declined: He said no amount of money was worth accepting a job that made him feel uncomfortable.
• His view: Yankovic stressed that he does not judge artists who accepted similar offers, saying everyone has their own reasons for making such decisions.
What to watch?
Yankovic continues his Bigger & Weirder tour and has not indicated any change in his stance toward accepting similar offers in the future.
