Experimental artist Yves Tumor faced a hostile reception during his opening set for Swedish House Mafia at Arthur Ashe Stadium on September 11, 2025. Booed off stage by fans expecting EDM beats, Tumor, aka Sean Bowie, cut his performance short, later slamming the crowd as “corny” and “sub humans” on Instagram.
He even trashed a New York poster, sparking outrage given the date’s significance. Undeterred, he quipped, “I’m still getting paid,” highlighting the mismatch with the audience. Swedish House Mafia remains silent as the controversy unfolds, leaving fans debating art versus expectation.