DaBaby Details Why He Missed Charlotte Show, Apologizes To Fans

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It was beyond his control.

Hours after Charlotte, North Carolina fans were left disappointed after DaBaby had to cancel a performance, the rapper has offered up a lengthy explanation as to why he wasn't able to hit the stage. DaBaby was scheduled to perform at Power 98 radio station's Winter Block Party, and he was all set and ready to attend the event as he boarded a private jet in New York. Unfortunately, the plane ran into mechanical issues and DaBaby missed his set.

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However, he wanted to give fans a little something, so he opened up FaceTime and streamed live as the venue played his songs overhead. Fans in-house still danced along, but some were bitter about missing out on seeing him live. Disgruntled fans aired out their grievances on social media, and after DaBaby received backlash for missing his hometown show, he shared a formal apology and detailed explanation.

"Due to circumstances beyond my control I was unable to make it my show in my OWN. city last night🤦🏾‍♂️ Paid extra for a jet just to make sure this type of sh*t wouldn’t happen," he wrote on Instagram. "Although Baby a firm believer in everything happening for a reason I can’t get over the fact that I let my fans(FAMILY) down by not being able to make it. Thanks to my fast moving team and a few solid supporters at @power98fm we figured out a way to broadcast me live on the jumbo screen at the concert on a FaceTime call."

He added, "No matter how it come off anybody that know me personally can tell you I’m one of the most humble people you could meet, especially being in the position I’m in and why I went through to get here. But last night I was humbled even more. God gave me the opportunity to show my city I’m NOT perfect. While at the same time showing me that I don’t gotta be perfect at all for my city to love and support me🖤."

Watch DaBaby as he talks to his hometown fans below.

About The Author
Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.

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