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

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.

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 announced that he will no longer be performing at the FireAid benefit concert due to a ‘critical illness’ in his family

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.

The concert including some of the biggest names in music is raising money for Los Angeles-area wildfire relief efforts.

The Dave Matthews Band is sharing why they have been forced to pull out of performing at the benefit concerts for victims of the Los Angeles wildfires this week.

All proceeds from this event go to California wildfire relief efforts. The devasting wildfires in California that began earlier this month have left thousands displaced, and over 10,000 homes have been destroyed.

A lineup of A-list artists is set to perform in the FireAid concert on Thursday, Jan. 30, benefiting the victims of the deadly Los Angeles wildfires . Billie Eilish, Olivia Rodrigo, Lady Gaga, Jelly Roll, and Stevie Wonder are some of the mega stars slated to take the stage.

The benefit concert, featuring performances from 27 artists, will be the first time a live event has been simulcast on the leading streamers.

Some of the biggest names in music will come together Thursday for the FireAid benefit concert that is raising money for Los Angeles-area wildfire relief efforts.