Drake Postpones Shows at New York's Apollo Theater Due to 'Production Delays'

Drake.Photo: Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagicDrakehaspostponed his showsat the Apollo Theater for a second time.TheHer Lossartisthad upcoming shows scheduled for Dec. 6 and 7 after initially rescheduling his Nov. 11 concert to attend his friend and fellow rapperTakeoff’s funeral onthat same day.Drake, hisradio channelSound 42, and broadcasting company SiriusXM wrote in a joint statement sent to PEOPLE that the latest change comes fromproduction delays.“These upcoming shows for SiriusXM are so incredibly special for us. If you are going to play the world famous Apollo Theater, it has to be a world class production. We as a team have been working around the clock not just putting together a concert but an experience our fans deserve. With that said, we are up against some production delays that are just out of our control,” the statement read.The statement further elaborates that decision came after many “difficult meetings” and conversations, explaining that it would allow for the necessary time to complete the work.His appearance at the Apollo Theater has been rescheduled for Jan. 21 and 22, 2023.The rapper, 36, released a joint album with21 Savageon Nov. 4 and had hislast live performanceat the Budweiser Stage in his hometown of Toronto on Aug. 1.RELATED VIDEO: Drake,Justin Bieber,Cardi B& More Honor Takeoff at Celebration of Life in AtlantaNever miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.After initially cancelling his performance at the historic Harlem concert hall, he wrote on his Instagram Story that the change wouldallow himto pay respect to a “dear friend.“Shortly afterTakeoff’s deathon Nov. 1, he elaborated on their friendship with a touching Instagram post.“I got the best memories of all of us seeing the world together and bringing light to every city we touch. That’s what I’ll focus on for now 😔 rest easy space man Take 🚀,“he captioneda photo of them performing together.

Drake.Photo: Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic

Drakehaspostponed his showsat the Apollo Theater for a second time.TheHer Lossartisthad upcoming shows scheduled for Dec. 6 and 7 after initially rescheduling his Nov. 11 concert to attend his friend and fellow rapperTakeoff’s funeral onthat same day.Drake, hisradio channelSound 42, and broadcasting company SiriusXM wrote in a joint statement sent to PEOPLE that the latest change comes fromproduction delays.“These upcoming shows for SiriusXM are so incredibly special for us. If you are going to play the world famous Apollo Theater, it has to be a world class production. We as a team have been working around the clock not just putting together a concert but an experience our fans deserve. With that said, we are up against some production delays that are just out of our control,” the statement read.The statement further elaborates that decision came after many “difficult meetings” and conversations, explaining that it would allow for the necessary time to complete the work.His appearance at the Apollo Theater has been rescheduled for Jan. 21 and 22, 2023.The rapper, 36, released a joint album with21 Savageon Nov. 4 and had hislast live performanceat the Budweiser Stage in his hometown of Toronto on Aug. 1.RELATED VIDEO: Drake,Justin Bieber,Cardi B& More Honor Takeoff at Celebration of Life in AtlantaNever miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.After initially cancelling his performance at the historic Harlem concert hall, he wrote on his Instagram Story that the change wouldallow himto pay respect to a “dear friend.“Shortly afterTakeoff’s deathon Nov. 1, he elaborated on their friendship with a touching Instagram post.“I got the best memories of all of us seeing the world together and bringing light to every city we touch. That’s what I’ll focus on for now 😔 rest easy space man Take 🚀,“he captioneda photo of them performing together.

Drakehaspostponed his showsat the Apollo Theater for a second time.

TheHer Lossartisthad upcoming shows scheduled for Dec. 6 and 7 after initially rescheduling his Nov. 11 concert to attend his friend and fellow rapperTakeoff’s funeral onthat same day.

Drake, hisradio channelSound 42, and broadcasting company SiriusXM wrote in a joint statement sent to PEOPLE that the latest change comes fromproduction delays.

“These upcoming shows for SiriusXM are so incredibly special for us. If you are going to play the world famous Apollo Theater, it has to be a world class production. We as a team have been working around the clock not just putting together a concert but an experience our fans deserve. With that said, we are up against some production delays that are just out of our control,” the statement read.

The statement further elaborates that decision came after many “difficult meetings” and conversations, explaining that it would allow for the necessary time to complete the work.

His appearance at the Apollo Theater has been rescheduled for Jan. 21 and 22, 2023.

The rapper, 36, released a joint album with21 Savageon Nov. 4 and had hislast live performanceat the Budweiser Stage in his hometown of Toronto on Aug. 1.

RELATED VIDEO: Drake,Justin Bieber,Cardi B& More Honor Takeoff at Celebration of Life in Atlanta

Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.

After initially cancelling his performance at the historic Harlem concert hall, he wrote on his Instagram Story that the change wouldallow himto pay respect to a “dear friend.”

Shortly afterTakeoff’s deathon Nov. 1, he elaborated on their friendship with a touching Instagram post.

“I got the best memories of all of us seeing the world together and bringing light to every city we touch. That’s what I’ll focus on for now 😔 rest easy space man Take 🚀,“he captioneda photo of them performing together.

source: people.com