50 Cent Postpones Phoenix Concert Due To Extreme Heat

BYAron A.Published on August 29, 2023794 Views

DENVER, COLORADO - JULY 23: 50 Cent attends a pre-party before his "Final Lap" tour at Ball Arena on July 23, 2023 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Thomas Cooper/Getty Images)

Extreme heat warnings in Arizona led 50 Cent to postpone his tour date in Phoenix tonight.

50 Cent won’t be performing in Phoenix, AZ tonight as a result of extreme heat. The rapper took to Instagram to share the unfortunate news to his Arizona fans, although he promised that he’d be performing soon. “Due to extreme heat, the show tomorrow in Phoenix, AZ is being postponed. For anyone who would like a refund, please go to the point of purchase for instructions,” he wrote. “I’ll be back in Arizona soon! 116 degrees is dangerous for everyone.”

Many fans were undoubtedly disappointed about the news, especially since The Final Lap tour has been one of the most celebrated tours of the summer. According to Busta Rhymes, 50 Cent managed to move 840,000 tickets in the first week alone. By Aug. 12th, the rapper reached a million tickets sold. Fans across the country have applauded Fif’s showmanship throughout, especially since the tour marked a celebration of his debut album, Get Rich Or Die Tryin’, which celebrated its 20th anniversary earlier this year.

50 Cent’s Concert Postponed

50 Cent is a little over a month into The Final Lap tour, which will extend into December. It’s an impressive run, especially for a rapper who hasn’t released a studio album in nearly a decade. Regardless, it’s certainly a bittersweet moment for fans. The rapper confirmed that this will likely be his last full-blown international tour of his career. As he continues building his television and film empire, he doesn’t necessarily have time to be on the road for four months at a time.

Fif is set to play Los Angeles on Aug. 30th. He will wrap up his North American dates in Toronto on Sept. 22nd before continuing his trek in Europe, where he’ll perform in the Netherlands, Sweden, and other European countries. Additionally, he’ll be heading to Mumbai, India on Nov. 25th. Hopefully, he’ll announce a new date for Arizona in the near future. Check out his announcement above. We’ll keep you posted on anymore updates surrounding 50 Cent’s tour.

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Aron A.

Aron A. is a features editor for HotNewHipHop. Beginning his tenure at HotNewHipHop in July 2017, he has comprehensively documented the biggest stories in the culture over the past few years. Throughout his time, Aron’s helped introduce a number of buzzing up-and-coming artists to our audience, identifying regional trends and highlighting hip-hop from across the globe. As a Canadian-based music journalist, he has also made a concerted effort to put spotlights on artists hailing from North of the border as part of Rise & Grind, the weekly interview series that he created and launched in 2021. Aron also broke a number of stories through his extensive interviews with beloved figures in the culture. These include industry vets (Quality Control co-founder Kevin "Coach K" Lee, Wayno Clark), definitive producers (DJ Paul, Hit-Boy, Zaytoven), cultural disruptors (Soulja Boy), lyrical heavyweights (Pusha T, Styles P, Danny Brown), cultural pioneers (Dapper Dan, Big Daddy Kane), and the next generation of stars (Lil Durk, Latto, Fivio Foreign, Denzel Curry). Aron also penned cover stories with the likes of Rick Ross, Central Cee, Moneybagg Yo, Vince Staples, and Bobby Shmurda.