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 Vancouver Jan. 25: Phish Night Club in Vancouver