Ahead of his scheduled court appearance in New York, Dancehall deejay Rygin King has announced the postponement of a show in Trinidad.

The “Tuff” hitmaker, who is expected to appear in a New York court on Emancipation Day, August 1, used his verified Instagram account to apologize to his fans in Trinidad.

In the video shared with his over 747k followers, Rygin King cited “circumstances beyond his control” as the reason for missing the event slated for August 10.

On July 8, Rygin King, along with his wife Ilene Parker-Smith and four others, were stopped by police in Queens, New York, while traveling in a Ford Explorer. According to reports, a loaded firearm was allegedly found in Rygin King’s possession.

All six individuals were charged with similar gun possession offenses, including criminal possession of a loaded firearm in the second, third, and fourth degrees.

Rygin King, who is disabled following a shooting incident four years ago, pleaded not guilty to the charges.

The matter will be brought before the court in Queens, New York, on August 1.