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Top 10 Popular Musicians Banned from Performing in Other Countries

In the list below, we will be discussing about popular artistes many fans across the world will like to host, but they are banned from certain countries.

    1. Chris Brown

    Global sensation and pop-culture figure, Chris Brown, was banned UK, Australia, and New Zealand for years following his domestic abuse and violent history towards his then-girlfriend, Rihanna, and his criminal record.

    He was publicly banned from entering the United Kingdom in 2009 f.

    A petition to lift the UK ban did not gather enough signatures.

    2. Justin Bieber

    Banned from China for ‘bad conduct’ -Banned from Argentina from 2013-2018 for assaulting a photographer

    3. Snoop Dogg

    Banned from New Zealand for 2 years in 2012 over marijuana.

    4. Beyonce

    Not allowed to perform in Malaysia. Her performances and stage outfits are deemed ‘immoral’.

    5. Miley Cyrus

    Banned from China for this picture:

    6. Akon

    Banned from Sri Lanka for having a Buddha statue in the background of his ‘Sexy Chick’ music Video.

    7. Jay-Z

    Banned from China in 2006 because he raps about ‘guns, drugs and pimps’.

    8. Tyler The Creator

    Temporarily banned from the UK, Australia, and, New Zealand because his lyrics “encouraged violence towards women and other groups”.

    9. Selena Gomez

    Banned from Russia for supporting LGBT causes.

    10. 50 Cent

    Banned from Canada in 2005 for his gangsta persona & criminal record


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