LONDON, Nov 6: Rapper Tinie Tempah pulled out of a planned performance at the MOBO Awards in Britain, blaming “music industry policies” for his decision.
The hitmaker, whose real name is Patrick Chukwuemeka Okogwu, did not go into specifics but he posted a handwritten note on Instagram to confirm the news he would be a no-show at the event in Glasgow, Scotland, reported Contactmusic.
He wrote: “I will not be performing at this year’s MOBOs for reasons that are outside of mine and the MOBO’s control.”
Insisting he would be “watching and supporting” the show, he added, “The MOBOs is a ceremony I have grown up watching and
take pride in… I am gutted to not be performing.”
MOBO bosses shared his post on their Twitter account and added the caption: “We appreciate the kind words and we will always support.”
Tinie was nominated for two awards for Best Song and Best Male Act.
Professor Green was announced as a late addition to the line-up. (PTI)
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