Popular American rapper no longer performing at Ottawa Bluesfest

G-Eazy arrives at the MTV Video Music Awards at Barclays Center on Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP) (Evan Agostini/Evan Agostini/ Invision/AP)

American rapper G-Eazy won’t be performing at Ottawa Bluesfest this year, the festival says.

“Due to an unforeseen scheduling conflict, G-Eazy will unfortunately not be able to appear at Ottawa Bluesfest this year,” organizers said in an Instagram post.

The rapper had been scheduled to perform on July 17 on the main stage at 7:30 p.m. Canadian band Peach Pit and headliner Sean Paul are also performing on that day.

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Organizers say they are working to fill his spot and will have an official update soon.

Representatives for G-Eazy have not released any official statements.

He is still scheduled to perform at The Phillips Backyard Weekender in Victoria, B.C. on July 6.