J. Cole's inaugural Dreamville Festival has been canceled due to Hurricane Florence.
"Mannn. Due to this Hurricane heading to NC, we have to cancel Dreamville Festival. We’re working to get another date, but right now safety is most important," Cole wrote on Twitter. "I appreciate everybody that was headed to rock with us. 30,000 + were expected."
Mannn. Due to this Hurricane heading to NC, we have to cancel Dreamville Festival. We’re working to get another date, but right now safety is most important. I appreciate everybody that was headed to rock with us. 30,000 + were expected. 🤯🤯
All tickets will be refunded. Bsafe
Don't concentrate on the exact forecast track of Hurricane #Florence. Significant effects will extend outside the cone, and will arrive at the coast sooner than the eye. For more information about impacts at your specific location, go to https://t.co/SiZo8ozBbn pic.twitter.com/EXWr4Cb4NC
Dreamville Festival released a statement on the cancelation, writing: "Due to safety concerns regarding dangerous weather, we are extremely saddened to announce today that the inaugural Dreamville Festival 2018 is being cancelled. Our team has been working tirelessly with officials from the City of Raleigh, along with our State and Federal Partners, among others, to monitor the potential negative impact of Hurricane Florence. With the current weather-related information at hand, we have together decided to cancel this year’s event for the ultimate safety of both the local citizens and festival attendees. "
Read the full statement below.
We were looking forward to sharing this moment with you. Be safe everyone. ❤️
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SZA, Young Thug, Nelly, Big Sean, Rich the Kid, Teyana Taylor, Bas, J.I.D, Rapsody, Cozz, Saba, Ari Lennox, YBN Cordae, King Mez, J. Cole, and others were scheduled to perform.
1st ever. Dreamville Festival. 9/15 see you in 2 weeks. https://t.co/MHzmh5BFjm pic.twitter.com/EmOkAInUhm
