Lil Wayne is set to perform his first UK show in almost a decade-and-a-half, after visa issues prevented him from entering the country.
The multi-Grammy winning rapper will perform at the Strawberries & Creem festival in Cambridge in June.
According to festival organisers, Strawberries & Creem will be the Mirror rapper’s only European show in 2022.
In December 2020, Lil Wayne, real name Dwayne Michael Carter, admitted possessing a .
45 calibre gun and six rounds of ammunition after his private plane was searched on arriving in Miami from California a year prior.
That was despite already being a convicted felon on another weapons charge, but he avoided jail by posting a $250,000 bail.
He was later pardoned by then president, Donald Trump.
In 2011, Carter’s visa was cancelled by the UK over his convictions, meaning his tour that year had to be called off.
The event, which has been running since 2014, aims to feature more women on its stages, with artists like Mabel, Ella Mai and Tems all joining the line-up.
It has linked up with the UN’s Safe Spaces Now initiative and has committed to more gender balance across the whole festival, including in those attending.
There are also increased measures to prevent sexual harassment and abuse at the event, which prioritises women’s safety.
Festival co-founder Preye Crooks stated: “As a team, we also wanted to shine a light on some amazing genres and artists that aren’t always celebrated in full at other festivals.
We hope we have curated a truly representative and exciting line-up, one that offers an unrivalled experience to our festival goers – covering everything from D&B and dance music, to reggae and R&B.
”
Strawberries & Creem takes place between 17 June and 19 June at Childerley Orchard in Cambridge.
Sky News/Joy Onu
Lil Wayne set to perform first UK show in 14 years
Share on Facebook «||»
Share on Twitter «||»
Share on Reddit «||»
Share on LinkedIn
Picture: Rema, Tems To Headline UK Festival Alongside Lil Wayne: Fast rising Nigerian singer Tems has secured yet another international gig to headline a concert alongside international heavyweights such as Lil Wayne. Born Temilade Openiyi,...
Asake Earns High Praise from Don Jazzy, Being Dubbed ‘Nigeria’s Lil Wayne’: Asake, a fast-rising Nigerian musician, has been generating quite a buzz lately, captivating audiences with his exceptional talent, distinctive musical style, and fashion-forward sensibilities. As...
Shaquille O’Neal Set to Host Extravagant Super Bowl LVIII Party in Las Vegas with Star-Studded Performances by Lil Wayne, Diplo, and Snoop Dogg, Aiming to Secure a Seat Next to Taylor Swift at the Big Game: Shaq’s Super Bowl Aspirations: From Game Predictions to Star-Studded Extravaganza Shaquille O’Neal, the former Lakers star, not only predicts a back-to-back win for the Kansas...
Promoter Drags Duncan Mighty Demands N10m After He Pocketed N3m And Refused to Perform During Show: Duncan Wene Mighty Okechukwu aka Duncan Mighty, a Nigerian musician, has been accused of breaking a contract. The musician was fined N10 million after he...
Burna Boy Breaks Records, Becomes First African Artist to Perform Live at Award Show: Burna Boy’s Historic Grammy Performance Nigerian music sensation Damini Ogulu, widely known as Burna Boy, is poised to create history as the first African artiste...
He Sleeps A Lot And Does Not Perform In Bed For The Past Five Years Of Our Marriage- Pastor’s Wife Says As She File For A Divorce: After his wife of 15 years filed for divorce, claiming that he is denying her conjugal rights, a popular pastor is on the verge of...
‘It’s not a good thing for him to be unsupervised’ – Coleen speaks out on her husband of 14 years Wayne Rooney’s cheating habit: Wayne Rooney’s wife of 14 years, Coleen Rooney, has spoken up about her husband’s adultery and drinking habits, claiming it’s not a good thing for...
How TikTok is making content producers popular – Lil Nas and CKay’s case study: TikTok, which has a billion members, has quickly become one of the most important players in the music industry, and it now wants to change...
Lil Frosh Alleges Assault by Yhemo Lee, Shares Video as Evidence: Lil Frosh Speaks Out Nigerian singer Sanni Goriola Wasiu, popularly known as Lil Frosh, has taken to social media to accuse club promoter and actor...
Lil Nas X ignites anticipation for his return in 2024, teasing fans with a glimpse into his upcoming: Lil Nas X’s Anticipated Comeback in 2024 Lil Nas X has ignited anticipation for his return in 2024, teasing fans with a glimpse into his...