Drake has left fans in Manchester fuming after cancelling his show at the city’s Co-Op Live.
The Hotline Bling hitmaker, 38, was set to play his third show at the venue tomorrow as part of his $OME $PECIAL $HOWS 4 U tour.
However, the Canadian rapper will no longer perform the gig due to ‘unforeseen ferry schedule and travel logistics’ per a statement shared by the venue.
The message, shared on the Co-Op Live website, reads: ‘Due to unforeseen ferry schedules and travel logistics, tomorrow’s performance in Manchester on July 28 has been rescheduled,” reports the Manchester Evening News.
‘The good news is that Drake will now perform in Manchester on Tuesday, August 5, and it’s set to be an unforgettable night. All tickets remain valid for the new date – we can’t wait to see you there!’
Per the Ticketmaster website, those who cannot make the rescheduled date will be able to get their ticket refunded in full, which can be requested via their Ticketmaster account.
Following his Manchester dates, the One Dance hitmaker will head over to Amsterdam for a string of shows at the Ziggo Dome.
Fans have been quick to air their frustration over the cancellation online, with X user JoshDL796 asking if the whole thing was ‘a joke.’
CharlieeB_x asked: ‘How is Drake using “logistics” as an excuse to reschedule tomorrow nights show in Manchester when he’s already here?’
Josh Lax said they would ‘never listen to him again’ while Georgina Kritik dubbed the artist ‘lame’ for using travel issues as an excuse.
‘Extended my unpaid leave in Dubai to stay in Manchester so I could see Drake on 28th July just for him to cancel last minute and say he’s got travel problems my brother you are in the city wtfym!’ Hassan said.
The tour kicked off in Birmingham following Drake’s performance at Wireless Festival.
It comes as the musician’s feud with Kendrick Lamar rumbles on, announcing legal action against the latter earlier this year.
It has been reported that Drake, real name Aubrey Drake Graham, is suing UMG for spreading the a ‘false and malicious narrative’.
It stems from Kendrick’s hit song Not Like Us which contains lyrics that read: ‘Say, Drake, I hear you like ’em young,’ and ‘Just make sure you hide your lil’ sister from him.’
The artwork released with the single is an aerial shot of Drake’s mansion with sex offender targets overlaid.
TMZ reported that the suit claims the song’s lyrics are filled with ‘inflammatory and shocking allegations’ and claims that UMG had an ulterior motive when it came to promoting Kendrick’s tune.
Drake’s announcement that he was set to perform at Wireless was his first major news since Kendrick’s Super Bowl half-time performance, in which he played Not Like Us live.
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