I couldn't believe this when I was looking at it from my phone, I was really excited for the concert because I've never seen Game live before. I would like to thank The Substance Group Entertainment for realizing an amazing like The Game to bring him to Canada. It would have definitely be an exciting tour and I know Halifax was excited for The Game tonight on 4/20.
Update: here is the official press release.
OFFICIAL MEDIA STATEMENT
THE SUBSTANCE ENTERTAINMENT GROUP
68 BROADVIEW AVE.B2. TORONTO, ON. M4M 2E6
OFFICE: 416.467.0839 FAX: 416.467.9890
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 22nd, 2011
We as the Canadian promoters for the "Red Nation" tour featuring hip-hop artist The Game, completed all necessary work permits and paperwork to allow him entry into Canada.
However, while The Game was flying to the first scheduled tour date on April 19th 2011 we were informed credible evidence had been obtained by Canadian customs to allegedly prove The Game is a member of the notorious gang The Bloods. Based on this intelligence they received - combined with his alleged association to organized crime - Canadian customs declined him entry into Canada.
The past criminal history of The Game was never addressed in conversation with Canadian officials and at no point was that the issue for his denied entry. Customs insisted the reason was strictly his current gang affiliations.
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