Latvia Cancels Rapper Xzibit's Concert Due to Russia Performances

Latvia’s message to artists who perform in Russia: don’t expect to play Riga. Just ask Xzibit.

Latvia canceled a Riga concert by rapper Xzibit after authorities learned of his recent performances in Russia, the Baltic news website Delfi reported. The show had been scheduled for September 19. Latvian authorities notified the organizers that the concert would not be permitted to go forward once they learned of Xzibit’s concerts in Russia.