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Buju Banton
Concert Cancelled Due To Gay Rights Protests
25 Sept 2006- A Buju Banton concert due to take
place in Los Angeles on 2nd October has been cancelled following complaints from
gay rights groups.
The Highland nightclub and restaurant decided not to invite
Banton after they received emails and phone calls from patrons criticising the
Jamaican reggae star's violent homophobic lyrics.
"We felt it was the right thing to do after doing some
research on the matter," said Adam Manacker, the general manager.
Buju Banton's career has been shrouded in controversy after
his 1992 song "Boom Bye Bye" called for violence against homosexuals, including
shooting them in the head, pouring acid over them and setting them on fire.
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