generalcustard Posted March 26, 2007 #1 Share Posted March 26, 2007 http://uk.news.yahoo.com/26032007/325/snoo...isa-denial.html LONDON (Reuters) - Snoop Dogg, who has been denied a visa to enter Britain on a European tour, is seeking to have the decision overturned, a spokeswoman said on Saturday. The 35-year old, arrested during a disturbance at Heathrow airport last year, had been due to perform with fellow rapper Sean "Diddy" Combs, at Wembley Arena on Tuesday, followed by gigs in Cardiff, Manchester, Glasgow, and Nottingham. "Snoop still sincerely hopes that the British Government will reconsider their decision and UK shows will be allowed to go on as planned," his spokeswoman said in a statement. "Many routes are being explored to the prime minister to have the decision reversed," she added. The Home Office said it would not comment on individual cases, but added that the government had the power to refuse entrance to individuals whose presence in the country would "not be conducive to the public good". Dogg was previously prevented from entering Britain in May, 2006. It was not the first problem the rapper has encountered on his European tour. Earlier this month, Stockholm police arrested him and a woman in her early 20s for suspected narcotics use. Dogg, whose real name is Calvin Broadus, had been performing concerts with Combs, once his bitter rival in a notorious feud between the east and west coast U.S. hip-hop scenes in the 1990s. "They feel strongly that the uniting message of the One Love Peace Tour will need to be shared with fans no matter what and discussions are underway with production teams so that Snoop can still be involved in the show," his spokeswoman said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chemical-licker Posted March 26, 2007 #2 Share Posted March 26, 2007 ha ha ha this guy is not allowed into britain, to right he is a menace to society, good to see john reid making a stand, lets hope he doesn't bend because their will be alot of money on the table for him to change his mind. waiting to see what happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talon Posted March 26, 2007 #3 Share Posted March 26, 2007 snoop dog not allowed to enter england, no dog allowed in britain The 35-year old, arrested during a disturbance at Heathrow airport last year, had been due to perform with fellow rapper Sean "Diddy" Combs, at Wembley Arena on Tuesday, followed by gigs in Cardiff, Manchester, Glasgow, and Nottingham. For future reference GeneralCusturd, Briitain and England are not the same thing; and both Cardiff and Glasgow are no more in England than New York or Washington D.C. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
generalcustard Posted March 26, 2007 Author #4 Share Posted March 26, 2007 (edited) so this means he is allowed into scotland sorry my msitake Edited March 26, 2007 by generalcustard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talon Posted March 26, 2007 #5 Share Posted March 26, 2007 so this means he is allowed into scotland sorry my mistake no, thats why the article mentions his Scottish date. The article mentions 'Britain', 'British Government', 'uk' repeatedly, it does not say England; it then mentions four cities only two of which are English and the rest are Scottish and Welsh. Your title says 'snoop dog not allowed to enter england', implying Britain is England and that Glasgow and Cardiff are in England, which from our point of view is none to flattering. I am simply pointing out the error Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
generalcustard Posted March 26, 2007 Author #6 Share Posted March 26, 2007 thank you for pointing out the error, do you have an opinion about the topic? i bet you brought a ticket and now you are p*ssed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talon Posted March 27, 2007 #7 Share Posted March 27, 2007 thank you for pointing out the error, do you have an opinion about the topic? i bet you brought a ticket and now you are p*ssed Hardly, rap music sucks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob26003 Posted March 27, 2007 #8 Share Posted March 27, 2007 (edited) That sux. They are Playa Haters That is Censoreship! Edited March 27, 2007 by Bob26003 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thozzman Posted March 27, 2007 #9 Share Posted March 27, 2007 I wouldn't want this idiot in my country either but he already does. If the average joe had done as many crimes as he's done they would be locked up in prison for life. Take a look at his (rap)sheet: 1990s - Snoop Dog was arrested for possession of cocaine. Over the next three years he spent time in and out of prison. July 1993 - Snoop was stopped for a traffic violation and a firearm was found by police while conducting a search of his car. In February 1997 he plead guilty to one count of being an ex-felon in possession of a handgun and was ordered to record three public service announcements, pay a $1,000 fine, and serve three years probation. August 1993 - Snoop was charged for being an accomplice to the murder of Phillip Woldermarian. In February 1996, with the help of attorney Jonnie Cochran, Snoop was found not guilty of all charges but voluntary manslaughter, on which the jury deadlocked. May 1998 - Snoop Doggy Dogg was arrested for misdemeanor marijuana possession. He was fined of $100, plus a $170 penalty assessment fee and a $100 payment to the Victim's Restitution Fund, for a total cost of $370. October 2001 - Snoop was charged with possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia, after his tour bus was stopped and searched in Ohio. In May 2002 he pleaded no contest to the charge and was fined a total of $398.30 and a suspended 30-day jail sentence. April 2003 - Snoop Doggy Dogg's bodyguard, McKinley Lee, was grazed by a bullet after unknown assailants showered Snoop Dog's car and other cars in his entourage with bullets. August 2003 - Snoop was named in an affidavit claiming that he and the makers of the "Girls Gone Wild: Doggy Style" tape lured two underage girls to take their tops off for the camera by offering them marijuana and ecstasy. The suit was settled in July 2004. And the story hasn't ended yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmantdesEtoiles Posted March 27, 2007 #10 Share Posted March 27, 2007 i agree with the decision, they have a right to not allow someone who is known to be in possession of drugs into their country...if it was based on a prejudice they wouldn't have allowed the other performers in.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeremyGTS Posted March 27, 2007 #11 Share Posted March 27, 2007 nothing wrong with the do double gizzle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fluffybunny Posted March 27, 2007 #12 Share Posted March 27, 2007 I only wish we could keep him from coming back... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
__Kratos__ Posted March 27, 2007 #13 Share Posted March 27, 2007 The Home Office said it would not comment on individual cases, but added that the government had the power to refuse entrance to individuals whose presence in the country would "not be conducive to the public good". Pretty scary that a government gets to pick and choose what they want their citizens to enjoy for a live performance. I bet you 10 bucks that if Bush stopped some liberal protesters from protesting in the public streets for the reawson that it wouldn't be good for the public, there would be an outcry from every corner of this country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
generalcustard Posted March 27, 2007 Author #14 Share Posted March 27, 2007 I only wish we could keep him from coming back... you got him forever and ever and ever and ever! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louie Posted March 27, 2007 #15 Share Posted March 27, 2007 But does anyone really care. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronGhost Posted March 27, 2007 #16 Share Posted March 27, 2007 This kind of thing happens all the time, and has been going on for years with music stars. In the 60s, they wouldn't give Brain Jones of the Rolling Stones permission to enter the U.S. John Lennon was also unable to enter the U.S. for a while. Remember Paul McCartney getting busted for pot in Japan -- they put him in jail for a day or two. It has nothing to do with censorship or allowing or not allowing citizens to hear this or that -- it's about making it tough on people with criminal records to do whatever they want, whenever they want., or go wherever they want, just because they are celebrities. Snoop Dog lives on the edge -- he can't expect everyone to roll out the red carpet for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
generalcustard Posted March 27, 2007 Author #17 Share Posted March 27, 2007 we have enough problems with gangsters in london, bringing him over makes it acceptable for the idiots who think it is cool to be in a gang especially recently when there have been shootings and stabbings. you cant compare the greats lennon mccartney, jones to snoop dog ffs. THATS JUST WRONG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronGhost Posted March 27, 2007 #18 Share Posted March 27, 2007 we have enough problems with gangsters in london, bringing him over makes it acceptable for the idiots who think it is cool to be in a gang especially recently when there have been shootings and stabbings. you cant compare the greats lennon mccartney, jones to snoop dog ffs. THATS JUST WRONG Oh, I agree on the latter point. Snoop Dog isn't fit to lick the boots of a Brain Jones in terms of talent. Jones was an incredible scumbag and sick human being in his personal life -- but, man, that guy was extremely talented. When i think of Snoop Dog in terms of talent, I almost wish there was a law that making bad art was a crime, in which case, he'd be imprrisoned for life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mars Posted March 27, 2007 #19 Share Posted March 27, 2007 Snoopy Doggy sucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeremyGTS Posted March 27, 2007 #20 Share Posted March 27, 2007 wow... no one likes snoop eh? i think its crazy not to let him in. its just music if no one likes his music then dont go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
generalcustard Posted March 27, 2007 Author #21 Share Posted March 27, 2007 wow... no one likes snoop eh? i think its crazy not to let him in. its just music if no one likes his music then dont go. yeah looks like we all hate snoop. im beginning to like people in here besides Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlimited Posted March 27, 2007 #22 Share Posted March 27, 2007 snoops usually packing a 9mm if he's not for a change, I say let him in... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeremyGTS Posted March 27, 2007 #23 Share Posted March 27, 2007 snoops usually packing a 9mm if he's not for a change, I say let him in... well if hes going by plane he wont be packing a 9 at all. but i guess he could get one of his homeboys in UK to hook em up haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Hill Posted March 27, 2007 #24 Share Posted March 27, 2007 We don't have homeboys in the UK, only homoboys. Like Tim Westwood. The guy's a national embarrassment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandpa Greenman Posted March 27, 2007 #25 Share Posted March 27, 2007 Old Snoop is getting just want he wants, publicity. If they end up letting him in he cleans up, cause people will go see him just cause it's BAAAD. If he don't get in he still cleans up here for the same reason. I don't blame the UK for not wanting him in, he is an undesirable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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