P Diddy And Snoop Dogg Cancel UK Tour

The duo were due to perform a string of arena dates in London, Cardiff, Manchester, Glasgow and Nottingham, but Snoop was refused entry because of his criminal record.

The rappers are said to be ?disappointed and devastated? by the news, while organisers said the show was cancelled after "credible behind the scenes efforts were made to no avail to reverse the decision."

However the tour will resume with a date in Dublin on March 31.

Speaking to mtv, Snoop expressed his frustration over the UK authorities? decision.

He said: "They knew I was coming six, seven weeks ago, so they could have denied me access then.

He added: "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."