Drake Cancels Concert After Uncle's Death + D'Angelo Works On New Album

Jul 15 | by _YBF

Unfortunately, Drake has had to cancel a concert in Florida while he mourns the death of his uncle. Get the deets inside and find out about D'Angelo back in the studio after the jump.....

Rapper Drake has suffered a death in his family and has cancelled his Florida concert as a result.

His rep released a statement saying,

"We regret to announce that Drake will not be able to take the stage at Universal Orlando Resort due to a death in the family. He hopes that his fans understand the situation he finds himself in and know that he fully intends to return to the area in the future. He thanks Universal Orlando Resort and his fans for their continued support.”

Our prayers are with you Drake.

Also in music news....

Fans of D'Angelo will be happy to learn that he hit the studio with Roots drummer Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson and bassist Pino Palladino in New York earlier this week for a late-night recording session.

Quest posted about the session on Twitter saying,

"Most people use midnight as a time to sleep. others are working on their 11 year followup. this of course being hour number one."

Early reports say the CD will be called James River and released via J Records towards the end of the year or in early 2012.

I can't wait to hear his new music. I wonder will he drop a hot video like "Untitled."

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by LovelyBones
7:42 pm - Jul 18, '11

@LovelyBones: Do you mind

@LovelyBones: Do you mind saying what hospital it was? Was he there as a patient or visiting someone? Thanks.

by friendly
1:35 am - Jul 19, '11

Nigga he fuckiing died!!!!

by Anonymous
2:56 am - Nov 15, '11

Can't Wait to get D'Angelo's

Can't Wait to get D'Angelo's new cd. Sorry to hear about Drake's uncle.

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2:36 pm - Jul 16, '11

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I can't wait for D'angelo to come out with a new album!!!

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4:29 am - Jul 16, '11

My condolences goes out to

My condolences goes out to drake and his family.

by thisizkim
2:47 am - Jul 16, '11

My prayers go out to u & ur

My prayers go out to u & ur fam drizzy drakevwhile u r here in Memphis for ur family & uncles funeral & cant wait for DAngelo bring that bedroom music back & kill the game AND FOR ALL U DUMB FUCKS WITH THE ILLUMINATI SHYT IF U DID UR HOMEWORK THEY R THE BEGINING OF THE MASONS & THERE R NOOOOO BLACK FOLKS IN THE REAL MASONS PAY ATTENTION & OPEN UR MIND TO EVERY ASPECT MY GRANDFATHER IS 31ND MASON & RACISY AS FUX & KEEPS HIS BOOK IN HIS BANK VAULT UN ALL MASON PICS NO BLACK FOLKS SO RACIST I HAVE 2 MIXED CHILDREN & HE DONT ACCEPT OR TALK TO ME NEMORE SO FUCK HIM THE MASONS & ALL U DUMB FOLKS THAT BELIEVE WHUT THEY WANT U TOO

by Mphsjen
11:04 pm - Jul 15, '11

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by Mphsjen
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by Mphsjen
11:01 pm - Jul 15, '11

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by Mphsjen
11:01 pm - Jul 15, '11

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D'Angelo gave the world neo-soul. What will he introduce next to the R&B world?

by Elle
10:23 pm - Jul 15, '11

Hmm. First, it's Nicki's

Hmm. First, it's Nicki's cousin. Now, it's Drake's uncle. That's unfortunate. Those family members didn't deserve that. Why should they have to die because your 15 minutes are up? It's cool, because now they have blood on their hands. I'm gonna say this now--I can give LESS than a f*ck a person's opinion from this, but if you don't want people like me to ask questions, then DON'T have these innocent people die so quickly within DAYS of each other!

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9:01 pm - Jul 15, '11

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I mean....I can't with you superstitious mindfreaks! The LORD giveth and the LORD taketh away!

by LostInParadise
10:51 pm - Jul 15, '11

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Go ahead, keep throwing the Lord's name into what you know already know deep down. Remain a sheep.

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12:45 am - Jul 16, '11

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A mind is a terrible thing to waste. You are an ignoramus, asinine, moronic twit.

by Anonymous
10:04 pm - Jul 15, '11

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I can appreciate that you took the time out of your busy, bandwagon hopping life to look up some good insult words from Merriam Webster's dictionary to hit me with, but as I've said in my last comment, I don't care what you call me. The fact that you felt a certain way about my opinion to respond says enough for me. Now it's your turn to defend Drake. Don't worry, I'll be right here.

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8:48 pm - Jul 15, '11

It's sad to lose family

It's sad to lose family :-( I'm happy D'Angelo is coming back...I'm not interested in anything he's selling buuuut I'm always happy to see people follow their dreams! SN: There wasn't a better pic of Drizzy...nobody likes being caught with the "who me?" face!

by Jolie
7:00 pm - Jul 15, '11

YALL ARE DUMB AS HELL. HIS

YALL ARE DUMB AS HELL. HIS UNCLE JUST DIED AND YALL TALKING ABOUT ILLUMINATI CRAP. YALL SO F*CKIN DUMB FOR BELIEVING WHAT U READ. GET OFF THE INTERNET U DUMB FU CKS. YOU DONT KNOW SHIT, BUT UR NAIVE AZZ WILL BELIEVE ANYTHING YOU READ ABOUT THE ILLUMINATI

by DSE
6:12 pm - Jul 15, '11

@DSE Honestly you're ignorant

@DSE Honestly you're ignorant as hell with the vocabulary you use to voice your opinion. Talk about believing everything you read and to get off the internet when you're the one automatically believing anything this post says which is on the internet. No one speaks of the illuminati on these blogs but they will put a picture of drake with one eye squint and a owl on his shirt which is what the illuminati worship. How about you pick up a book and do some research instead of being simple minded and defending somebody who doesn't know you.

by Yes
5:03 pm - Jul 16, '11

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*Stands and applaude* Thank you!

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by Anonymous
5:59 pm - Jul 15, '11

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by ILOVEME
5:43 pm - Jul 15, '11

D'Angelo needs to get in

D'Angelo needs to get in shape first before doing any videos with his shirt off!!!

by Minque
5:14 pm - Jul 15, '11

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Young money's really going through some things right now, it's a sad situation but for superstitious people it might be a reason to live better just to avoid bad karma. I guess it could be one of those "with the good comes bad" sayings? Anyway, empathy sent out to Drake.

by anonymous
4:30 pm - Jul 15, '11

after all the 'advise' you

after all the 'advise' you gave him. People no longer have skins on their faces i tell u!

by Porky Pig Eubanks
7:39 pm - Jul 15, '11

I've been waiting for

I've been waiting for D'Angelo to release a new album for years. I don't care if he's fat or skinny or what he looks like, his voice is amazing and he needs to get back in the game. Come on D'Angelo ... El Debarge, Whitney, and Sade returned successfully. It's your time now. Don't disappoint me.

by NEO
4:29 pm - Jul 15, '11

Now you KNOW you coulda left

Now you KNOW you coulda left Whitney out of that group of successful comebacks LOL

by Anonymous
6:43 pm - Jul 15, '11

D'angelo! Oh how I miss

D'angelo! Oh how I miss thee!!! Please leave the pipe & booze alone and bring us that great music. Oh and hit the gym too and cut the braids

by Amanda
4:25 pm - Jul 15, '11

I HAVE BEEN PRAYING FOR MY

I HAVE BEEN PRAYING FOR MY DANGELO TO RETURN!!!!!!!!!! REGARDLESS OF HOW HE LOOKS HIS MUSIC IS SOOOOOOOO SOULFUL AND SEXY!!!!!!!!!!! EXCITED EXCITED!! AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO MY DRAKE!! SAD TO HEAR THAT

by LILYLOVELY
4:24 pm - Jul 15, '11

D'Angelo better drop 70lbs

D'Angelo better drop 70lbs when he drops that album. Me no wanna see a fat, saggy old dude with braids trying to be sexy.

by Anonymous
3:45 pm - Jul 15, '11

My thoughts exactly. He

My thoughts exactly. He better drop the bottle of alcohol, take a shower and and hit the gym!!!

by Anonymous
4:01 pm - Jul 15, '11

I agree with you both. And

I agree with you both. And stay out of trouble

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4:14 pm - Jul 15, '11

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Yaayyyy!! D Angelo being back in the studio and working on new music is the best thing i've read on the net today. Love this mans voice, i can't wait!

by Diamond
3:17 pm - Jul 15, '11

I couldn't agree with you

I couldn't agree with you more Diamond, I'm very pleased about D'angelo return finally some real R&B Music. I'm sick of today so call R&B chipmunk singers.

by Maxie
4:14 pm - Jul 15, '11

Sad to hear of his Uncles

Sad to hear of his Uncles death, I will say a prayer for him and his family.

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3:16 pm - Jul 15, '11

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3:02 pm - Jul 15, '11

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by Anonymous
10:09 pm - Jul 15, '11