UK Authorities Deny Ja Rule Entry Ahead Of Scheduled Tour
Jeffer Atkins, the 47-year-old American rapper, also known as Ja Rule, has been denied entry to the UK due to his previous criminal charges. He had faced gun and tax evasion charges over a decade ago, leading to his incarceration for two years before he was released in May 2013. Ja Rule took to Twitter to announce the devastating news and confirm the cancellation of his upcoming shows in the UK, including the first show scheduled to take place in Cardiff later this week. The ‘Sunrise’ tour was set to continue through the month, with several shows planned in cities like London, Birmingham, Nottingham, Leeds, Liverpool, and Newcastle. Additionally, shows in Dublin and Belfast were also scheduled. His tour was set to wrap up in Glasgow, where he had plans to perform for his fans.
I’m so devastated I can’t believe the UK won’t let me in I’ve spent a half million dollars in production of my own money to put this tour together only to be denied entry DAYS before my shows this is not fair to me or my fans these venues are 85% sold and now I can’t come… 🤬💔
— Ja Rule (@jarule) February 27, 2024
The American rapper, who had promised his fans a memorable experience, expressed regret for not being able to make it to the UK and pledged to plan something special for his disappointed UK fans. He also confirmed that ticket holders would receive refunds for their purchases.
The UK is one of the few European countries that restricts entry to people with criminal records. In general, you will likely be denied entry if you have been convicted of a crime punishable by 23 months or more under British law or served more than 12 months in prison. This… 🤬
— Ja Rule (@jarule) February 27, 2024
Ja Rule’s last album, ‘Pain Is Love 2’ was released during his incarceration and faced several delays before its release. The album was a sequel to his 2001 album ‘Pain Is Love’ and sold 3,200 copies in its first week. Earlier this month, the ‘Always On Time’ rapper reflected on his decade-long hiatus from recording music and teased his fans with a promise of new music.
My team made it CLEAR to the promoter that I have a criminal record and can’t get in the country…The PROMOTER swore this wouldn’t be an issue The PROMOTER started selling tickets y’all love to blame the artist lol… GET YOUR REFUNDS!!! 🌅🧡
— Ja Rule (@jarule) February 28, 2024
Gonna do something special for my UK fans since I’ll NEVER be able to come across the pond stay tuned…
— Ja Rule (@jarule) February 28, 2024
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