Snoop Dogg has been banned from performing in the UK and has had his visa denied by Home Office Minister John Reid. He was due to perform on the 27th March at the Wembley Arena in front of more than 65,000 fans with Sean "Diddy" Combs on the Pass The Puff European Tour.

This comes after Snoop and his 30 man plus entourage caused a brawl in Heathrow Airport when they were denied access to first class back in 2006. Seven officers were injured and Snoop banned from British Airways which later turned to a caution.

Snoop has had some trouble with the law in the US and Sweden recently which hasn't helped his situation in the UK.

"Snoop and his team are mystified at the decision and are hoping that the British government will reconsider this decision," said European tour representative Celena Aponte in a statement. "He has asked how he can help rectify the situation and would happily talk to and give assurances to the officials."

Snoop has offered to donate money to the anti-violence charity if he is granted access to the UK, which has had a surge in knive and gun crime in recently months, with about 7 major news stories.

He was also scheduled to perform in Cardiff, Manchester, Glasgow and Nottingham, and it is now not certain the shows will go on without him.

Credits: Stuart Hallick