Rapper Eminem’s lyrical contents are the reason why he was banned from playing at a concert at UK’s Hyde Park.
Bosses at Royal Parks who run the Hyde Park decided not to have the rapper perform because they worried his songs would upset other park users.
“This artist flagged risks across the board. In particular in respect of our public reputation,” said Royal Parks CEO Linda Lennon.
“The nature of any act with potential for lyrics to be deemed offensive and/or unsuitable language being audible within the park as a whole, let alone the surrounding residential areas, is unacceptable.” London Mayor Boris Johnson’s office said they were not involved in the decision to stop Eminem from performing at Hyde Park.
They explained they didn’t know who Eminem was and they couldn’t do anything about Royal Parks’ decision. Eminem’s Hyde Park gig was supposed to be a part of AEG’s Barclaycard British Summer Time festival that’s scheduled to open on July 3.
The festival is now set to continue with Arcade Fire, Black Sabbath and Neil Young among musicians who will take the stage. Meanwhile, Eminem will still head to the UK next month for his shows at Wembley Stadium. The two-day concert will take place on July 11-12. (PTI)
