Despite rescheduling a concert on Thursday in Massachusetts, Drake still plans to perform at Syracuse University’s Block Party on Friday, a media representative for the singer said.

Drake’s concert at the University of Massachusetts Lowell was postponed after the school learned Drake was on “doctor-mandated vocal rest,” according to a news release from UMass published Wednesday. Students there could seek a refund or use their tickets for the rescheduled date, which was undecided.

Drake’s representative, who declined to provide her name to The Daily Orange, called the situation unfortunate but would not comment on when Drake received the doctor’s notice.

But, “there’s no change in Syracuse,” the representative said.

University Union, which is sponsoring Block Party, also confirmed Drake will be performing on Friday despite the reschedule at UMass.

“Block Party is on as originally planned,” said Brittany Frederickson, public relations director for UU.

A record 9,584 tickets were sold for Block Party, the most tickets ever sold for the event, according to an SU news release from Wednesday. SU has the highest-attended college show on Drake’s tour.

N.E.R.D, K-Os, and Francis and The Lights will join Drake on Friday at 7 p.m. in the Carrier Dome for Block Party. The concert follows the MayFest events occurring in Walnut Park, which last until 5 p.m.

— Asst. Copy Editor Bill McMillan contributed reporting to this article.

Published on April 28, 2010 at 12:00 pm