(AllHipHop News) Travis Scott has pulled out of his headline gig at the final Formula 1 Grand Prix of the 2019 season in Abu Dhabi.
The rapper was due to perform at the du Arena near the United Arab Emirates’ capital’s Yas Marina Circuit on Friday (November 29th), as part of a weekend of concerts accompanying the race.
However, organizers announced he had canceled the gig and will be replaced by fellow hip-hop stars Gucci Mane and Future.
Due to unforeseen circumstances Travis Scott will not be able to perform at the Friday Yasalam After-Race Concert.
But Mask Off! Get ready to PARTY & Serve The Base with @1future & @gucci1017, the double headers for the Friday 29 Nov #AbuDhabiGP #Yasalam2019 After-Race Concert pic.twitter.com/RCgzYXB9Zl
— Yasalam AE (@YasalamAE) November 26, 2019
A statement posted on Twitter by organizers reads: “Due to unforeseen circumstances Travis Scott will not be able to perform at the Friday Yasalam After-Race Concert.
“But Mask Off! Get ready to party & serve the base with @1future & @gucci1017, the doubleheaders for the Friday 29 Nov #AbuDhabiGP #Yasalam2019 After-Race Concert.”
No further details have been provided as to the reason for the cancellation.
Other acts performing during the weekend include superstar DJ Marshmello, Lana Del Rey, and The Killers, who will close out the weekend by performing after Sunday’s Formula 1 finale.