Latvia canceled a Riga concert by rapper Xzibit after authorities learned of his recent performances in Russia.

Riga, Latvia

Who

Latvia, Xzibit, Latvian authorities, Delfi

What

When

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 21:11:00 GMT · 4h 33m ago

Where

Riga, Latvia ·

Why

Latvian authorities notified the organizers that the concert would not be permitted to go forward once they learned of Xzibit’s concerts in Russia.

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This event highlights the ongoing political tensions impacting cultural exchanges, as artists performing in certain countries may face restrictions in others. It could lead to artists being more selective about their performance locations.

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https://meduza.io/en/news/2026/06/11/latvia-s-message-to-artists-who-perform-in-russia-don-t-expect-to-play-riga-just-ask-xzibit
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