Hold On, We're Going Home! Drake postpones UK tour dates after suffering 'unforeseen production setbacks'

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He sent tongues wagging after spending £82,000 on a necklace for new flame Jennifer Lopez.

And despite things apparently going well in Drake's personal life, his professional life has hit a bit of a stumbling block. 

The Started From The Bottom star, 30, has had to postpone his Boy Meets World UK tour dates after 'unforeseen production setbacks'.

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Perfectionist: Drake, 30, has had to postpone his UK tour dates after 'unforeseen production setbacks'

The One Dance rapper has had to move the dates of his shows in Glasgow, London and Amsterdam because of 'setbacks' while working on 'incredible new features' so that he can put on a 'specular production'.

A statement from Drake's management read: 'We would like to inform you that shows on the 'Boy Meets World Tour' in Amsterdam, London, Glasgow are being moved to new dates. 

'Drake wanted to create a special experience for fans in Europe and the UK so he has added some incredible new features to an already specular production.

Details: The One Dance rapper has had to move the dates of his shows in Glasgow, London and Amsterdam because of 'setbacks' while working on 'incredible new features'

'Unfortunately due to unforeseen production setbacks it will need a little more time to be ready.

'Drake can't wait to see all his fans so he can deliver an amazing and memorable experience.'

The shows that are affected are two dates at Glasgow's SSE Hydro Arena on January 25 and January 26, which will now move to March 22 and 23 respectively.

And The O2 show in London on January 28 will now take place on March 20.

Additionally the star's 'More Life' project has been slated for a 2017 release.

Bling me up: Drake gave new lady love Jennifer Lopez a $100,000 diamond necklace, according to a report from UsWeekly

The hunky hip-hop star - who is dating Jennifer Lopez - took to Instagram to share an update with his followers, telling them he was back on his feet after an 'ankle injury' - which led him to postpone three of his dates on his 'Summer Sixteen Tour' - and that his new project, will be coming out soon.

Alongside a video of himself playing basketball, the 'Hotline Bling' hitmaker wrote: 'Finally got to play today after recovering from the ankle injury. Happy to be back at 100 and ready for More Buckets More Shows and More Life 2017 (sic)'

The 'One Dance' singer's manager Oliver El-Khatib also made an announcement on Drake's Apple Music radio show 'OVO Sound', revealing the release date to be early in the new year.

Meanwhile the singer opened his wallet big time for new lady love Jlo. 

The 30-year-old Hotline Bling singer gifted the 47-year-old All I Have Las Vegas performer a $100,000 diamond necklace, according to a report from UsWeekly.

She loves to sparkle: The statement jewelry piece was made of diamonds and platinum and is a Tiffany Victoria design

The statement jewelry piece was made of diamonds and platinum and is a Tiffany Victoria design.

It has 16 carats and has round as well as pear-shaped diamonds. 

The Shades Of Blue was wearing the string of ice when she attended Drake's New Year's Eve concert in Las Vegas.

Cuddly in Sin City: The two took a selfie after her All I Have show in Vegas in December 

Staying fit for her man: Lopez was in workout clothes as she shopped with Leah Remini in Beverly Hills on Friday

'They had an awesome time,' said a source.

It was added: 'It's still going really well. They talk all the time!'

Lopez has a love for diamonds just like her role model Elizabeth Taylor. She has a collection of engagement rings including the one Marc Anthony gave her, which she still wears, but on her right hand.

The Bronx beauty was first spotted with Drake in December when he attended her show Planet Hollywood in Sin City.

Close again: The stunner last worked with her ex-husband Marc Anthony, pictured October

They took a selfie backstage after she called him out in the audience.

Then rumours started that they were an item when they were spotted attending a dinner together in LA.

The hit makers were also seen arm-in-arm when they left Nobu in Malibu together over the weekend. 

They are working on new music together, but a source insists a romance is happening.

The Latin lovely last dated Casper Smart, who she split with this summer after talk of his cheating. They were together five years and before that she was with Marc, with whom she has twins Max and Emme, aged eight.

Her projects for 2017 include the new reality show World Of Dance with Derek Hough and a live Bye Bye Birdie TV special. 

 No necklace here: It was reported she wore the ice parade on New Year's Eve in Las Vegas