Matthews had been set to take the stage at the Jan. 30 benefit concert in the wake of the devastating Los Angeles wildfires.

CNN has reached out to a representative for Matthews for comment. The FireAid benefit concert, a music event set up to aid the relief efforts following the deadly and devastating Los Angeles wildfires, is set to take place on Thursday at the Kia Forum and the new Intuit Dome, both located in the LA city of Inglewood.

Dave Matthews, who was part of a star-studded lineup of performers at a Los Angeles concert to raise money for wildfire relief, said on Wednesday he would not be able to perform.

With FireAid set to kick off Thursday night, Dave Matthews was forced to cancel his performance due to a "critical illness in the family."

FireAid, a fundraising event for victims of the L.A. wildfires, will take place on January 30 and will include appearances from Lady Gaga, Lil Baby, Gracie Abrams, Lady Gaga, and more. See the full line-up and get details on how to watch from home.

Los Angeles has fought several surging wildfires that have scorched tens of thousands of acres, destroyed over 12,000 structures and

All proceeds from the FireAid concert, along with direct donations, will be administered through the Annenberg Foundation to fund short-term relief efforts, as well as fire prevention initiatives ...

Lil Baby, Pink, Rod Stewart, Gwen Stefani, Green Day, Jelly Roll, Gracie Abrams, Stephen Stills, Stevie Nicks, Tate McRae, and Earth, Wind & Fire. Dave Matthews and John Mayer will perform live ...

Some of the biggest names in music will come together on Thursday to raise money for Los Angeles-area wildfire relief efforts.

Some of the biggest names in music are coming together to support Southern California with the FireAir benefit concert. Here’s how you can watch.

Red Hot Chili Peppers were the last to take the stage at the Kia Forum at the FireAid benefit show for Los Angeles wildfire relief on Thursday night (Jan. 30), and the L.A. natives made sure to end the show on a high note.

FireAid is a star-studded benefit concert organized for Los Angeles-area wildfire relief. It is being produced by Shelli, Irving, and the Azoff family with Live Nation and AEG Presents.