Future has cancelled his debut Auckland show later this week after the death of a close friend. Photo: Getty ImagesOne of the hottest rappers of the year has cancelled his first New Zealand performance after suffering a personal tragedy. But Future - real name Nayvadius DeMun Wilburn - has cancelled the show and the rest of his Australian dates after the death of a close friend, engineer Seth Firkins. The rapper had already kicked off his first Australian tour with shows in Perth and Melbourne but has returned home to attend Firkins' funeral. Live Nation offered refunds to fans and support to Future, saying: "Live Nation wish to offer Future their condolences at this difficult time and we know his fans will too."

Source: Otago Daily Times September 26, 2017 02:26 UTC