Pop icon Jennifer Lopez, known for her energetic performances and chart-topping music, recently canceled her North America tour unexpectedly. The 54-year-old singer stated that she needed to take time off to be with her children, family, and close friends. However, the decision has been met with disbelief and frustration by her fans.

The tour was meant to be a promotion of Lopez’s new album, “This is Me… Now,” but due to lackluster ticket sales, it was rebranded as a Greatest Hits show. The tour was initially planned to start on June 26, 2024, in Orlando, Florida, and would have visited major cities such as Dallas, Las Vegas, Miami, Toronto, and New York City. However, the entire tour has now been called off.

In a message posted on her OnTheJLo website, Lopez expressed deep regret over the decision, stating that she felt “heartsick and devastated” about disappointing her fans. She emphasized the necessity of her decision and reassured her fans that she would make it up to them, ending with a message of love: “We will all be together again soon. I love you all so much. Until next time…”

Live Nation, the company that was organizing the tour, confirmed that the tour was canceled so that Lopez could spend time with her children, family, and close friends. An inside source told the media, “Life is a lot right now. Although she was sad to cancel the tour, she also felt relieved. She needs to take care of herself.”

Despite these official statements, many have expressed skepticism about Lopez’s reasons for canceling the tour. Critics have pointed out that the tour was rebranded as a Greatest Hits show after weak ticket sales, leading some to believe that her cited reasons are merely a cover-up for the public’s lack of interest in the tour.

Responses on social media have been particularly harsh, with accusations of dishonesty about her motivations for cancellation. One user noted, “No one wants to see her sing. The family excuse is just a lie to cover up poor ticket sales.” Another user criticized Lopez’s public persona, saying, “No wonder she had to cancel.”

Some fans have defended Lopez, stating that 73% of her tour tickets were sold before the cancellation. However, this has not silenced the critics.

The tour cancellation is just one of Lopez’s recent challenges. Her new album “This is Me… Now” and the accompanying documentary “The Greatest Love Story Never Told” have received mixed reviews and widespread ridicule on social media. The projects have been described as overproduced and frustrating, with the documentary facing criticism for its uncomfortable focus on Lopez’s relationship with her husband, actor Ben Affleck.

Lopez has a history of receiving criticism for her public statements and persona. In 2021, she was criticized for being insensitive when she tried to start a viral challenge celebrating the 20th anniversary of her single “Love Don’t Cost a Thing” during the global pandemic. The challenge, which involved throwing expensive items on a beach, was not well received by fans who were facing financial difficulties due to the pandemic.

The increase in autobiographical content has led to accusations of egotism from both fans and critics. Entertainment journalist Hunter Harris noted that the documentary consists of “90 minutes of J.Lo candidly and emotionally discussing the monumental effort required to be J.Lo constantly.”

One of the most shared moments from the documentary shows Lopez reminiscing about her upbringing in the Bronx, New York City, while grooming herself in front of a mirror. A TikTok user who claimed to have attended the same high school as Lopez accused her of falsifying her past. This accusation has led to increased scrutiny of Lopez’s past interviews, including one where she shared her favorite convenience store order – a ham and cheese on a roll with an orange drink. Many have questioned the authenticity of this order.

Adding to the controversy, old interviews where Lopez criticized other female actors have resurfaced, fueling further criticism despite her subsequent apologies.

Alongside these professional challenges, Lopez’s personal life has also been under scrutiny. Sources close to her have indicated that her marriage to Ben Affleck is troubled. But despite living separately in Los Angeles, California, they have appeared together at family events, including Affleck’s daughter Violet’s high school graduation and his son Sam’s basketball game.