Canadian rapper Kardinal Offishall to perform at Ottawa Bluesfest

Musician Kardinal Offishall poses with his star at Canada's Walk of Fame's 25th Anniversary gala in Toronto, on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Arlyn McAdorey

Canadian rapper Kardinal Offishall will perform at Ottawa Bluesfest in July, taking the stage in place of G-Eazy.

Organizers announced Kardinal Offishall will appear on July 17. Sean Paul and Peach Pit will also perform at LeBreton Flats that evening.

Kardinal Offishall has won four Juno Awards, including for the R&B/Soul Recording of the Year for “Can’t Choose” in 2014.

Two weeks ago, organizers announced American rapper G-Eazy wouldn’t be performing at Bluesfest on July 17 due to an “unforeseen scheduling conflict.”

Ottawa Bluesfest runs July 10 to 20 at LeBreton Flats. Headliners include Lainey Wilson, Hozier, Shania Twain, Def Leppard, Green Day, Papa Roach and Kaytranada.