J. Cole canceled a highly anticipated California concert just hours before he was scheduled to take the stage after a member of his touring crew was killed in a devastating truck accident.
The Grammy-winning rapper, 41, had been set to perform Thursday night at Sacramento’s Golden 1 Center when his team announced the show would not go forward.
“Following the tragic passing of a member of the touring crew in a trucking accident this morning,” the team said, the Sacramento performance had been canceled.
“Our thoughts are with the crew member’s family and loved ones during this incredibly difficult time,” the statement continued.
The victim was later identified as 66-year-old Jarlath Parkinson of Jackson, South Carolina.
Parkinson had reportedly been hauling equipment for J. Cole’s Sacramento concert when the truck crashed Thursday morning.
According to the California Highway Patrol, the truck overturned after veering onto the right shoulder of the freeway, CBS News Sacramento reported.
TMZ reported that Parkinson apparently tried to steer the truck back onto the roadway before it overturned.
He was killed in the crash.
The shocking accident left J. Cole’s touring operation grieving and forced the last-minute cancellation of Thursday night’s performance.
Golden 1 Center also issued a statement expressing condolences.
“Our thoughts are with the crew member’s family and loved ones during this incredibly difficult time,” the arena said.
There was no immediate word on whether the Sacramento concert would be rescheduled.
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