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DMX Cancels Trip To Kuwait, Iraq, U.S.O. 'Extremely Disappointed'
Rapper DMX has canceled a planned week-long tour to entertain United States troops in Kuwait and Iraq.
According to the United Service Organizations, the rapper, born Earl Simmons, was supposed to depart for the Persian Gulf region on Aug. 22.
DMX delayed his departure until Aug. 23, but failed to appear on time for a flight to Kuwait.
"We are extremely disappointed that DMX decided not to complete the tour he asked us to arrange for him," said John Hanson, USO senior vice president for marketing and communications. "When we announced this tour, troops were extremely excited about the possibility of seeing a performer they admired. We understand their disappointment."
The USO said the military worked hard to accommodate the superstar rapper's travel requests, due to his popularity among the troops.
"Typically, it takes up to 45 days to arrange transportation, housing, production assistance and country clearances for entertainment tours," Hanson said. "This tour was put together in just under two weeks, because we know how much service men and women appreciate his performances. Mr. Simmons let a lot of people down."
The USO is a non-profit charity organization dedicated to the morale, welfare and extracurricular activities for U.S. military members at home and abroad.
50 Cent, Ludacris, Master P., Lil' Romeo are among the entertainers that have volunteered their time for performances in recent years.
"We will continue to provide quality entertainment to the people who defend us daily around the world in some remote and often dangerous places," said Hanson. "Fortunately, most performers honor their obligation to perform once they make the commitment."
Source: allhiphop.com
According to the United Service Organizations, the rapper, born Earl Simmons, was supposed to depart for the Persian Gulf region on Aug. 22.
DMX delayed his departure until Aug. 23, but failed to appear on time for a flight to Kuwait.
"We are extremely disappointed that DMX decided not to complete the tour he asked us to arrange for him," said John Hanson, USO senior vice president for marketing and communications. "When we announced this tour, troops were extremely excited about the possibility of seeing a performer they admired. We understand their disappointment."
The USO said the military worked hard to accommodate the superstar rapper's travel requests, due to his popularity among the troops.
"Typically, it takes up to 45 days to arrange transportation, housing, production assistance and country clearances for entertainment tours," Hanson said. "This tour was put together in just under two weeks, because we know how much service men and women appreciate his performances. Mr. Simmons let a lot of people down."
The USO is a non-profit charity organization dedicated to the morale, welfare and extracurricular activities for U.S. military members at home and abroad.
50 Cent, Ludacris, Master P., Lil' Romeo are among the entertainers that have volunteered their time for performances in recent years.
"We will continue to provide quality entertainment to the people who defend us daily around the world in some remote and often dangerous places," said Hanson. "Fortunately, most performers honor their obligation to perform once they make the commitment."
Source: allhiphop.com
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