PROFESSOR Green has revealed the heartbreaking reason he had to pull out of a recent gig.
Earlier this week it was revealed that the rapper, 41, was set to headline Chester 7s Party at the Park concert but had to pull out at the last minute – and now it has been revealed why.
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Professor Green – whose real name is Stephen Paul Manderson – cancelled his performance in Northwich on Saturday.
Instead, support act James Haskell performed a two-hour DJ set to keep fans entertained.
In a statement posted on social media at the time, Chester 7s wrote: “Due to unforeseen circumstances Professor Green is unable to perform at Chester 7s tonight.
“Whilst circumstances such as these are outside of our control, we apologise to all our amazing players, officials and guests and thank you for making Chester 7s 2025 an amazing experience for everyone.”
However, now Professor Green has bravely revealed why he was forced to pull out of the gig at the last minute.
Taking to his Instagram Stories, he posted a heartfelt message which read: “My sincerest apologises to @chester7s organisers and fans alike.
“Thank you @jameshaskell for him playing longer than planned.
“I’m reaching out to work out how I can make up for my no-show Saturday. Whatever it takes.
“This doesn’t rest with booker or organisers – I crumbled after three performances and two back to back 21hr days doing all the driving etc myself.
“My head became a very difficult place to be.
“I made it to Chester but not to the stage – I hope I get the chance to make this up to you, if you’ll let me. PG x”
Over the years the rapper has been very honest about his mental health and the importance of not overlooking it.
Speaking to the BBC last year, Pro Green said: “If you have a physical injury it’s your brain that gets you through it – you need mental strength.
“I don’t know why there is a division between physical and mental health, it should just be health – they are intrinsically linked.”
Continuing to open up, the star said: “You don’t realise as a kid things like attachment and abandonment can really affect you – way into your adult life.
“I had behaviours that were directly linked to things that I experienced as a kid, and I think that’s true of all of us.”
Help for mental health
If you, or anyone you know, needs help dealing with mental health problems, the following organisations provide support.
The following are free to contact and confidential:
- Samaritans, www.samaritans.org, 116 123
- CALM (the leading movement against suicide in men) www.thecalmzone.net, 0800 585 858
- Papyrus (prevention of young suicide) www.papyrus-uk.org, 0800 068 41 41
- Shout (for support of all mental health) www.giveusashout.org/get-help/, text 85258 to start a conversation
Mind, www.mind.org, provide information about types of mental health problems and where to get help for them. Call the infoline on 0300 123 3393 (UK landline calls are charged at local rates, and charges from mobile phones will vary).
YoungMinds run a free, confidential parents helpline on 0808 802 5544 for parents or carers worried about how a child or young person is feeling or behaving. The website has a chat option too.
Rethink Mental Illness, www.rethink.org, gives advice and information service offers practical advice on a wide range of topics such as The Mental Health Act, social care, welfare benefits, and carers rights. Use its website or call 0300 5000 927 (calls are charged at your local rate).
Heads Together, www.headstogether.org.uk, is the a mental health initiative spearheaded by The Royal Foundation of The Prince and Princess of Wales.
