J. Cole Sacramento concert cancelled after fatal I-5 crash

Rapper J. Cole canceled his Sacramento concert Thursday night after a member of his touring crew died in a fiery crash outside the city earlier in the day.

The musician’s touring truck was hauling equipment ahead of the show at the Golden 1 Center when it crashed and overturned shortly after 6:05 a.m. in Yolo County, northwest of Woodland, KCRA reported.

The wreck happened on southbound I-5 between the Zamora and Dufour areas, with the overturned semi blocking all lanes just south of County Road 95.

The Golden 1 Center later confirmed the person killed was a member of J. Cole’s touring crew and that Thursday night’s Sacramento show was called off.

“Our thoughts are with the crew member’s family and loved ones during this incredibly difficult time,” read a statement from Golden 1 Center said.

Ticketmaster buyers will get automatic refunds, while those who purchased tickets elsewhere must seek refunds from their original point of purchase.

The concert had been scheduled for the downtown Sacramento arena, which is home to the NBA’s Sacramento Kings.

Cole has earned more than 11 major award wins out of over 120 industry nominations.

Among his two Grammy wins are Best Rap Song in 2020 for his featured verse on 21 Savage’s “A Lot” and Best Melodic Rap Performance in 2024 for his collaboration with Lil Durk on “All My Life.”

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