Junior B who's also Joey's tour manager and a crew member of his rap group Pro Era died over the weekend, days after being hospitalized with third degree burns.
- Dec 8, 2014
AceShowbiz - Joey Bada$$ has canceled a string of shows in Europe as he still mourns the death of a family member. The rapper announced the news in Twitter posts he sent out just hours after his cousin Junior B passed away over the weekend.
"To my EUROPE fans: I have to cancel the rest of this tour... My cuz just passed and I can't find the strength... I'm sincerely sorry," he wrote. "Appreciate life and your loved ones at all times... Life can take a turn at any minute... #ripjuniorbfly."
Junior B is also Joey's tour manager and a crew member of his rap group Pro Era. Details about his death are currently unknown. In late November, he was hospitalized as he suffered from third degree burns.
Joey also paid a touching tribute to his cousin on Instagram. He posted a black-and-white photo and captioned it, "Today We lost a solider.... But I know you'll be forever watching over... Rest in Peace to my big cuz/pro/brother/manager/guardian/angel."
"No one will ever take your place and I promise we gonna keep pushing way stronger in honor of you," he added. "No one will ever understand how much of a selfless and loyal person you was. In this last year I don't know what I would of done without you.. You saved me bro just when I thought I couldn't go any longer u came into the picture and shifted my entire drive... I'm forever changed but thank you for blessing us with your heavenly gift and may your soul rest in peace."
Joey's European tour included shows in cities like Oslo, Norway and Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg. It was originally scheduled to run through mid-December. Although he scrapped the tour, Joey apparently doesn't plan to delay the release of his debut album, "B4.DA.$$". The 17-track LP, which features guests appearances from singers Elle Varner and Kiesza among others, is still expected to arrive on January 20, 2015.
