Headliner Popcaan pulls out of Notting Hill Carnival
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Dancehall artist Popcaan has tweeted to say he won't be performing at Notting Hill Carnival.
It was widely reported that he'd be a headliner, but has told fans he'll no longer be able to perform.
The singer, songwriter and DJ blamed "extremely last minute unforeseen circumstances that were out of anybody's control."
Popcaan says he's sorry he won't be there in the message, posted on Saturday.
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On Friday it was reported the DJ, who is set to perform at Wembley Arena in December, would be a secret headliner at the Red Bull Music sound system.
Popcaan released his second full-length solo album Forever in July.
"I know Carnival is one of the biggest parties in the world and as of yesterday we thought everything was in hand to be joining in," the 30 year-old said on social media.
Organisers of the event have told Newsbeat that Jamaican Dancehall act Konshens is stepping in to replace Popcaan.
Shenseea, Tony Matterhorn and MC Fox have also been added to the line up.
This year is the 59th Notting Hill Carnival.
The free event attracts around two million visitors every year with more than 70 floats on show.
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- Published25 August 2018
- Published24 August 2018
