"Weird Al" Yankovic Turned Down Over $1 Million for Saudi Arabia Comedy Festival

Weird Al: I Turned Down 7-Figure Offer From Saudis

"Weird Al" Yankovic says he walked away from what would have been the biggest paycheck of his career rather than play Saudi Arabia's high-profile comedy festival. Speaking to TribLive , the parody legend says he was offered a seven-figure sum—he wasn't more specific—to perform at last fall's Riyadh Comedy...

Weird Al Yankovic Says He Turned Down 'Icky' Seven-Figure Saudi Arabia Comedy Show Offer

Weird Al Yankovic has revealed that he turned down a seven-figure payday to appear at a comedy festival in the Middle East last year.

Unlike Pete Davidson or Dave Chappelle, this comedy star rejected Saudi millions

The comedian said he was offered at least $1 million to perform at last year's controversial Riyadh Comedy Festival but would have felt 'icky' taking it.

'Weird Al' Yankovic says he turned down $5 million Saudi Arabia offer over LGBTQ stance

Yankovic said he did not feel comfortable supporting a country whose policies conflict with his personal values

‘Weird Al’ Yankovic turned down seven-figure offer to perform in Saudi Arabia

"Weird Al" Yankovic on turning down the Riyadh Comedy Festival and a seven-figure payment: "I don't need to take any amount of money if it makes me feel icky..."

‘Weird Al’ Yankovic Turned Down Million-Dollar Offer to Perform in Saudi Arabia: ‘I Don’t Need to Take Any Money if It Makes Me Feel Icky’

'Weird Al' Yankovic revealed he turned down a seven-figure offer to perform at the state-sponsored Riyadh Comedy Festival in Saudi Arabia.