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US rap star Busta Rhymes has won his High Court battle for the right to perform later at a London charity gig.US rap star Busta Rhymes has won his High Court battle for the right to perform later at a London charity gig.
He was initially not allowed into the UK because of "unresolved convictions" in the US.He was initially not allowed into the UK because of "unresolved convictions" in the US.
The 36-year-old performer was held for 12 hours under armed guard at London City Airport before a judge intervened and allowed him into the UK.The 36-year-old performer was held for 12 hours under armed guard at London City Airport before a judge intervened and allowed him into the UK.
He will now play the Orange RockCorps gig for 5,000 volunteers at the capital's Royal Albert Hall. He played the Orange RockCorps gig for 5,000 volunteers at the capital's Royal Albert Hall.
The rapper, whose real name is Trevor Smith Jnr, told the BBC's 1 XTRA that he flew in and was greeted by police and immigration officers.The rapper, whose real name is Trevor Smith Jnr, told the BBC's 1 XTRA that he flew in and was greeted by police and immigration officers.
"Lady took my passport, she said you have been red flagged so I said for what. And she said didn't anybody notify you and tell you that you was going to have a possible problem getting into the country," Rhymes said."Lady took my passport, she said you have been red flagged so I said for what. And she said didn't anybody notify you and tell you that you was going to have a possible problem getting into the country," Rhymes said.
"So I said no. So she said well have a seat, I need to go into the back room and investigate what this red flag is about.""So I said no. So she said well have a seat, I need to go into the back room and investigate what this red flag is about."
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Mr Justice Stadlen earlier ruled Rhymes was entitled to seek judicial review on the grounds that it could be argued the decision to refuse him UK entry was unreasonable, and may have been based on a misapprehension he was involved in gang violence.Mr Justice Stadlen earlier ruled Rhymes was entitled to seek judicial review on the grounds that it could be argued the decision to refuse him UK entry was unreasonable, and may have been based on a misapprehension he was involved in gang violence.
Despite opposition from the Home Office lawyers, the judge also decided to continue the injunction granted by a High Court judge on Thursday preventing Rhymes' removal pending the full hearing.Despite opposition from the Home Office lawyers, the judge also decided to continue the injunction granted by a High Court judge on Thursday preventing Rhymes' removal pending the full hearing.
Soul singer John Legend is also on the gig's billSoul singer John Legend is also on the gig's bill
Mr Justice Stadlen emphasised the extraordinary nature of the case, and said he was acting so as not to disappoint the thousands of fans who, even as he was giving his judgement, were heading to the Royal Albert Hall.Mr Justice Stadlen emphasised the extraordinary nature of the case, and said he was acting so as not to disappoint the thousands of fans who, even as he was giving his judgement, were heading to the Royal Albert Hall.
"What weighs in the balance is not just what effect that would have on Mr Smith [Rhymes], to which I pay considerably less regard than the effect on the 4,000 volunteers who would be disappointed if he didn't perform this evening," he said."What weighs in the balance is not just what effect that would have on Mr Smith [Rhymes], to which I pay considerably less regard than the effect on the 4,000 volunteers who would be disappointed if he didn't perform this evening," he said.
Amanda Weston, appearing for Rhymes, had argued not allowing the rapper to perform could undermine the successful scheme to encourage young people into charity work.Amanda Weston, appearing for Rhymes, had argued not allowing the rapper to perform could undermine the successful scheme to encourage young people into charity work.
But Jeremy Johnson, appearing for the Home Office, argued that if the rapper played the gig it could undermine government immigration rules.But Jeremy Johnson, appearing for the Home Office, argued that if the rapper played the gig it could undermine government immigration rules.
However, the judge ruled: "In my judgment, the balance of convenience plainly lies in favour of the injunction being maintained."However, the judge ruled: "In my judgment, the balance of convenience plainly lies in favour of the injunction being maintained."
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In a statement released before Friday's hearing Ryhmes said: "I came to the UK to perform for all of the Orange RockCorps volunteers who put in time in their community and that's what I'm going to do." In a statement released before Friday's hearing, Ryhmes said: "I came to the UK to perform for all of the Orange RockCorps volunteers who put in time in their community and that's what I'm going to do."
Rhymes, who has already been allowed entry to the UK twice this year, has a valid work permit for the concert. Rhymes, who has already been allowed entry to the UK twice this year, had a valid work permit for the concert.
He has enjoyed eight UK top 10 singles over the past 12 years, including the recent hit We Made It with Linkin Park in June.He has enjoyed eight UK top 10 singles over the past 12 years, including the recent hit We Made It with Linkin Park in June.
RockCorps concert lets music fans earn their tickets by spending four hours volunteering in community projects.RockCorps concert lets music fans earn their tickets by spending four hours volunteering in community projects.
The shows have been running for four years in the US, but this is the first such event in the UK. The shows have been running for four years in the US, but this was the first such event in the UK.
Soul singer John Legend, rappers Ludacris and Lethal Bizzle and rock bands The Automatic, Feeder and Guillemots are also on the bill. Soul singer John Legend, rappers Ludacris and Lethal Bizzle and rock bands The Automatic, Feeder and Guillemots were also on the bill.