Snoop Dogg, P Diddy ax some UK concerts

LONDON, March 27 (UPI) -- Rappers Snoop Dogg and P Diddy canceled several UK concerts after efforts failed to reverse a decision to deny Snoop Dogg a visa, a tour spokesman said.

The spokesman said musicians were "incredibly disappointed and devastated" that they were forced to cancel Tuesday's performance in London, as well as shows in Cardiff, Manchester, Glasgow and Nottingham, the BBC said.

The tour is scheduled to resume in Dublin, with shows on March 31 and April 1.

Interviewed in Amsterdam, Snoop Dogg, whose real name is Calvin Broadus, said he was frustrated at British authorities late decision to deny him a visa.

"They knew I was coming six, seven weeks ago, so they could have denied me access then," he told MTV. "I cannot control my past -- me being an ex-gang member, ex-drug dealer -- but I know how to do what's right, how to turn my life around."

The British Foreign and Commonwealth Office said it cannot comment on individual cases.

The 35-year-old rapper is facing weapons and drug charges in the United States, stemming from three separate arrests in 2006. Earlier this month, Snoop was detained by Swedish police on suspicion of drug use.