Lil Wayne cancels Minneapolis show

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Press Trust of India Los Angeles
Last Updated : Jun 25 2015 | 8:32 AM IST
Lil Wayne cancelled his Minneapolis show after members of his entourage faced trouble entering the venue.
The 32-year-old rapper, who was supposed to play the gig taking place at a club called The Venue over the weekend, "elected not to perform after members of his entourage refused to take part in the Venue's standard safety procedures," reported Ace Showbiz.
"These safety procedures apply to customers and entertainers alike and are similar, if not identical, to safety standards and procedures utilized by clubs and arenas throughout the United States and the Twin Cities," a statement posted on the club's Facebook page.
The club confirmed that Wayne was permitted entry into the club upon his arrival. However, he chose to cancel his performance at the last minute after finding out some of his people had trouble entering the venue.
"The safety of its patrons, its performers, and its staff members is and continues to be the number one priority for The Venue. While The Venue regrets the artist's decision not to perform, The Venue is not willing to bypass its security standards and jeopardize the safety of its patrons, performers, or staff members," the statement added.
The club is now in the process of refunding fans' tickets.
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First Published: Jun 25 2015 | 8:32 AM IST

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