The Interior Minister in Guyana has banned reggae artist Bounty Killer from performing in the country, after trouble at a recent concert there. Bounty Killer, real name Rodney Price, is used to being banned, mainly because he is accused of inciting violence against the gay community in his lyrics, and a campaign against those homophobic songs by gay rights groups have led to many venues in Western countries being unwilling to host his live shows. The Guyanese minister, Clement Rohee, doesn't mention homophobia as a reason for banning Price from performing there, instead pointing to a gunfire incident at the reggae man's most recent gig there, adding that his lyrics "promote violence" and "celebrate criminal behaviour". Another Jamaican singer, Movado, was also banned from performing in the country.
Apr 30, 2008
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Bounty Killer banned from Guyana
Guyana's Interior Minister has banned reggae artist Bounty Killer from performing, citing a gunfire incident at his last show and lyrics that promote violence.