The biggest Hip-Hop superstar on the planet right now, Drake announced that he will be canceling a European tour to help take care of his mother. His mom is fighting a arthritic condition and an illness that leaves her fatigued. This is just a little of what he had to say about the situation:

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“Despite my best hopes, it is apparent that my mother will need surgery earlier than anticipated,” said Drake in a released statement. In light of this news, I have made the difficult decision to cancel my European tour in order to support her during her recovery, just as she supported me through the years. I cannot thank my European fans enough and look forward to performing abroad soon. I ask everyone to please respect my family’s privacy during this time.”

Get well soon Ms. Graham