Looks like Christina Aguilera isn’t the only one canceling tours these days. Rapper/singer Drake too has canceled his European tour, but for good reason. Word has it that he is having a family emergency and won’t be able to make it. Word has it that his mother needed surgery done, so he decided to stay back and be close to home.
“Despite my best hopes, it is apparent that my mother will need surgery earlier than anticipated. In light of this news, I have made the difficult decision to cancel my European tour in order to support her during her recovery, just as she supported me through the years,” Drake said in a statement. “I cannot thank my European fans enough and look forward to performing abroad soon. I ask everyone to please respect my family’s privacy during this time.”
So far he has canceled 10 dates on the European Run of the Home Away from Home tour. The tour began on July 2nd. He was set to appear in different areas of Europe, including London, Amsterdam and Paris – which are being rescheduled for November 2010. Those who already bought tickets will have them honored for the rescheduled dates. He is planning to get on the road and resume the tour on the 16th of July; his first stop being at Ottawa Bluesfest.