It looks like Snoop Dogg can’t catch a break these days, as British authorities will not allow the West Coast rapper a visa for several planned concerts.
According to the Associated Press, Snoop is co-headlining a European tour with P. Diddy, which includes five stops in Britain.
“Snoop and his team are mystified at the decision and are hoping that the British government will reconsider this decision,” said spokeswoman Celena Aponte.
A spokeswoman for the Home Office (a UK government department) did note that individuals could be kept from getting a visa if their presence was cause for concern: “The Home Secretary has the power to refuse entry clearance to non-UK
citizens if he considers that their presence here would not be
conducive to the public good.”
Snoop’s trouble with the British authorities may be related to the April 2006 incident where the rapper and members of his crew were arrested on charges of violent disorder, because said members were prevented from entering British airways’ first class lounge.
Snoop was also denied entry into Britain in May 2006.
