Chris Brown has had to postpone his UK tour after he was denied entry to the country.
The British Home Office has confirmed that the US rapper was refused permission to the UK because he had been found guilty of a serious criminal offence.
Brown, 21, was given a community service order last year when he was found guilty of assaulting his then-girlfriend Rihanna, also 21.
The star had been due to play three shows in the UK but his tour promoter SJM has now confirmed the postponement of the shows "due to unforeseen circumstances". Those with tickets have been told to hold on to them and there may be "re-arranged dates".
According to the BBC, the Home Office said in a statement: "We reserve the right to refuse entry to the UK to anyone guilty of a serious criminal offence. Public safety is one of our primary concerns. Each application to enter the UK is considered on its individual merits."