What is a radical? It’s the question of M.I.A.’s vexing career

M.I.A. performs at the Germania Insurance Amphitheater in Austin, Texas, on May 1. A day later, in Dallas, she gave a performance that got her fired from her tour with Kid Cudi.

Fans who danced to “Paper Planes” might hardly recognize the conspiracy-touting artist before them today — but in a certain way, she’s the same button-pusher as ever.

(Image credit: Rick Kern)