Drake has abruptly postponed the final four dates of his “Anita Max Win” tour in Australia and New Zealand, citing “scheduling conflicts” according to a statement released by his representatives on Wednesday.
The tour, which began on February 4 in Perth, was originally scheduled to run through March 16 in Auckland. The canceled shows include a March 4 performance in Brisbane, a March 7 date in Sydney, and two mid-March shows in Auckland, New Zealand.
“We are actively working on rescheduling these dates along with adding some additional shows,” Drake’s team stated. “All tickets for the affected shows will remain valid for the new dates. Refunds will be available for those who prefer, but please note that as these shows are sold out, any refunded tickets will be released for sale.”
The announcement came shortly after Drake completed his performance in Brisbane on February 25. According to reports, the rapper left Australia on his private jet the following morning, making stops in Fiji and Hawaii before returning to Toronto.
During his performances in Australia, Drake made headlines for his generosity, offering to cover cancer treatment costs for one attendee’s mother at his Brisbane show and upgrading a pregnant fan to VIP seating with a $30,000 gift at his Sydney performance.
The tour coincided with the release of “$ome $exy $ongs 4 U,” Drake’s collaboration with PartyNextDoor, which debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart this week. This marks Drake’s first album release since his highly publicized feud with Kendrick Lamar, who performed his diss track “Not Like Us” during the Super Bowl halftime show earlier this month.
“We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience,” the statement continued. “Drake and the entire team have had an incredible time doing these shows and are excited to return soon. We look forward to sharing the rescheduled dates with you as soon as possible.”
