Monday, January 22, 2007

The Game Cancels Shows In Canada, Africa

Superstar rapper The Game has canceled a series of concert dates in Luanda, Africa, according to local promoters.
The rapper was scheduled to land in the country today (Jan. 22) to perform at the Atlantico Cinema on Saturday (Jan. 27) and Sunday (Jan. 28), but the concerts have been postponed.
According to promoters with the Angola Show Agency, The Game, born Jayceon Taylor, but pulled out of the concerts at the last minute, allegedly due to scheduling conflicts.
Organizers said that they plans to bring the Compton, CA native back to Luanda at the end of January or in February and that refunds were available to fans who purchased tickets for the canceled show.
The cancellation comes on the heels of The Game postponing a tour of Canada, due to pending legal issues.
An arrest warrant was issued for the rapper in New York City on Jan. 16, after he failed to attend a court hearing related to an incident last November, when he was arrested and charged with impersonating a police officer.
Below are the remaining canceled Canadian shows:
Jan. 22: Corral Entertainment Complex in CalgaryJan. 23: Edmonton Events CentreJan. 25: Croatian Cultural Centre in VancouverJan. 25: Phish Night Club in Vancouver