Drake Cancels Highly Anticipated Memphis Concert: Ticketmaster’s Statement and Reasons Behind the Decision
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According to Action News, Drake has reportedly cancelled his anticipated concert in Memphis. Tickets are no longer available for the event, according to the Ticketmaster website. The FedEx Forum performance in Memphis, Tennessee, was scheduled for August 6, 2023. The Canadian rapper’s representative said of the cancellation, “Due to the magnitude of the Drake concert production, it is logistically challenging to bring the show as intended for the FedEx Forum on August 6th.” Unfortunately, the show has been cancelled. All purchases will be refunded.
Drake’s concert in Memphis originally scheduled for this Friday (August 6th) has officially been cancelled with no explanation😶
— Wost🐰 (@mosthiphop) July 31, 2023
Could he be preparing to drop the album? pic.twitter.com/DeAoRioPrh
On July 5, 2023, Drake began his It’s All a Blur tour in Chicago and is scheduled to conclude on October 29, 2023, in Columbus, Ohio. The show also features American rapper 21 Savage, who appears on several songs during the 58-song setlist. Memphis supporters were outraged and disappointed when word spread that the God’s Plan rapper had cancelled his tour stop for the second time. There was initially a scheduled concert for June 29, 2023, but it had to be postponed a few days beforehand due to unforeseen circumstances. The new date was set for August 6. However, Drake was able to go to Memphis and receive an honorary key to the county despite the postponement. On June 27, 2023, Shelby County Commission Chairman Mickell Lowery bestowed the honor upon him.
Memphis concert cancelled. Drake wtf! pic.twitter.com/9zkLgw1G9F
— himothy JaMesk (@himothy007) July 31, 2023
What Caused Drake To Cancel His Memphis Concert? Ticketmaster Issues A Statement Regarding The Cancellation
According to TicketMaster, Drake’s August 6th show at the FedEx Forum in Memphis has been canceled. Initially, no justification for the cancellation was given, but more information has subsequently been revealed. According to a statement made to FedExForum by Drake’s managers and cited by the Memphis Commercial Appeal, “Due to the enormity of the Drake concert production, it is physically impractical to bring the show as meant for the FedExForum on August 6th.” “Sadly, the show has been cancelled.” It’s unclear what caused the show’s inability to be carried out, but it has been officially cancelled. Alongside the regular NBA basketball games, the Memphis Grizzlies’ FedExForum has hosted various shows over the years. On July 5, 2023, Drake began his It’s All a Blur tour in Chicago and is scheduled to conclude on October 29, 2023, in Columbus, Ohio. The show also features American rapper 21 Savage, who appears on several songs during the 58-song setlist.
Memphis supporters were outraged and disappointed when word spread that the God’s Plan rapper had cancelled his tour stop for the second time. The concert was initially scheduled for June 29, 2023, but was postponed a few days before the event. The new date has been set for August 6. Drake, however, went to Memphis and received an honorary key to the county, regardless of the postponement. On June 27, 2023, Shelby County Commission Chairman Mickell Lowery bestowed the honor upon him. Following the double cancellation, fans are criticizing the rapper and requesting that he return the keys & never put on Memphis Tiger Gear again. Both 21 Savage & the Hotline Bling rapper have provided exciting and exhilarating performances as part of the tour in a number of cities. New York, Boston, and Detroit are among the cities visited thus far. Their next gigs are on July 31 and August 1 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Damn they canceled the Drake show in Memphis pic.twitter.com/PuO18VlNvp
— J A Z Z ✨ (@kIssmyjazzzzz) July 31, 2023
First Drake cancels his Memphis concert then RIP fez. Today sucks.
— Amy (@amy4thestars) July 31, 2023
Ima need Drake to speak tf up. why tf is the Memphis concert Cancelled pic.twitter.com/fw5ggtXRpf
— KJ (@IamKJSmith) July 31, 2023
honestly Drake don’t have to step foot in Memphis ever again… AND GIVE US THE KEY AND THEM SHIRTS BACK!! pic.twitter.com/Wl7whT0XgN
— alexia⭐️ (@bigflexia) July 31, 2023
Just found out Drake’s Memphis concert was cancelled because it’s literally impossible to fit the Virgil Abloh statue in the FedExForum😭 https://t.co/CgmSngSI1r pic.twitter.com/gvsB8zXdv2
— Wost🐰 (@mosthiphop) July 31, 2023
