Spotted scrolling through his phone, the artist seemed to be trying to unwind before the unexpected change in his tour schedule.

The US-born rapper, 40, was seen soaking up the sun on his hotel balcony, shortly before cancelling his final show due to illness.

The performer was seen scrolling through his phone as he relaxed in black shorts.

Jelly Roll was due to perform in Auckland on Friday night and some fans were already inside the venue when they were informed the show would not be going ahead.

Many disappointed fans flocked to social media to express their outrage after the last-minute cancellation.

‘Can’t believe you cancelled Auckland while everyone was already on their way to the concert. Beyond disappointing!!!’ one person wrote.

Jelly Roll (pictured) has been spotted in Sydney after cancelling his New Zealand concert moments before he was set to take the stage

The US-born rapper, 40, was seen soaking up the sun on his hotel balcony, just hours before sparking outrage by cancelling his final show due to illness

‘Jelly where are you man… thought we had something special and then you go cancel the concert,’ another said.

‘Could have saved a lot of us thousands in flights and accommodation,’ a third wrote, adding a sad emoji.

‘I get it but one hour before, really!!’ another added.

The multi-platinum Nashville artist addressed fans directly across his social channels, sharing that he had pushed himself to perform in Auckland but was unable to overcome the illness.

‘Dear Auckland, I’ve done everything I can, I just can’t shake it,’ he wrote. ‘It breaks my heart, I’ve probably missed three shows in the last decade. I pride myself on showing up no matter what. Just couldn’t do it this time. Please forgive me.’

Jelly Roll touched down at Sydney Airport last month ahead of his first headline Australian tour.

The acclaimed performer looked notably slimmed down as he made his way through the terminal, having reportedly lost 90 kilograms.

The Wild Ones hitmaker has since played shows in Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney.

The American rapper was spotted at the Sydney hotel overlooking the harbour

Earlier this month, Jelly Roll made headlines when he claimed he was ‘treated like a criminal’ at Louis Vuitton in Sydney

Earlier this month, Jelly Roll made headlines when he claimed he was ‘treated like a criminal’ at Louis Vuitton in Sydney.

Many people reacted to the news en masse, claiming the US-born rapper, 40, only has himself to blame for the way he was allegedly treated at the upscale fashion house. 

Wearing a baseball cap backwards and dressed in his trademark sweats, the musician—real name Jason DeFord—was photographed outside the shop in the CBD.

Appearing angry after the experience, the heavily tattooed Tennessee-born artist began: ‘Hey man, the Louis Vuitton in Sydney, legitimately just treated us like we were finna (sic) come in and rob that place.

‘I have never been looked at more like a crim… Listen, the last time I was looked at like a criminal this bad… I was an actual criminal this bad.’