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Lil Wayne blocked from entering UK by Home Office as he pulls out of festival

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festival headline slot.The US chart-topper was due to perform at Strawberries & Creem 2022 on Saturday (June 18) but has had to step down after the Home Office made a decision to reject his entrance to the UK.The star will now be replaced by fellow rapper Ludacris for the show at Childerley Orchard, Cambridge, as the event organisers admitted feeling "deeply disappointed" by the "negative" ruling.A statement released by the festival read: "Lil Wayne will no longer be performing at Strawberries & Creem 2022.

Ludacris will now perform on Saturday."Due to extreme circumstances beyond our control or influence, we are very sorry to inform you that Lil Wayne is now unable to perform at the festival on Saturday 18th June."Lil Wayne has been refused entry to the UK directly by the Home Office in a last-minute decision.

We are deeply disappointed by this sudden and negative ruling."They then continued to express upset at the short time frame allowed by the decision being given in which to find a replacement act.They explained: "We have received very minimal notice, and the timing of the decision is of course upsetting for all involved – including Lil Wayne’s fans, as well as the festival team."Across the weekend, we still have an incredible array of artists joining us.

The team have all worked round the clock to secure a huge new name for Saturday too: We have brought in Grammy-winning rapper Ludacris to play a UK exclusive set on Saturday 18th June."They then announced that all ticket holders would be entitled to a free Sunday ticket for the event or discounted tickets for next year's festival to make amends for the disappointing news.They added: "Additionally, the team would also like to offer ticket holders a free ticket for.

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