Playboi Carti has delayed his North American tour until early next year.
The rapper was originally set to kick off the “Antagonist Tour” in Denver on Sept. 6, and play shows up until Oct. 20, with the last concert of the leg in Atlanta. However, a new set of dates were quietly released on Carti’s official website, with the jaunt now beginning in Salt Lake City on Jan. 14, and concluding in Portland, Oregon, on Feb. 29.
The Delta Center in Salt Lake City said in a statement: “Playboi Carti has postponed their show scheduled for September 8th, 2023 to a future date TBD. We no longer have an event scheduled for September 8th at Delta Center.”
Many fans reported on social media to share they had received emails regarding the cancellation of the show they were attending. The Europe and U.K. dates remain unaffected.
It’s unclear why the North American shows were pushed back.
Earlier this year, the hip-hop star was arrested after allegedly choking his pregnant girlfriend during an argument over a paternity test.
The 26-year-old rapper was accused of grabbing the unnamed woman by the throat and holding onto her neck until she gasped for air. The rap star — whose real name is Jordan Carter — was arrested for felony aggravated assault in Georgia.
Upon their arrival, police reportedly found injuries on her neck, chest and back. However, Carter was released on bond a day after his arrest. The rapper’s lawyer had branded the accusations made by the female false.
Attorney Brian Steel told TMZ: “Mr. Carter was falsely accused. Pursuant to my communications with the Fulton County District Attorney‘s office, this case will be dismissed without any prosecution or litigation.”
