OSLO, Norway (AP) — A lawyer representing Snoop Dogg says the American rapper has been banned from entering Norway for two years after trying to enter the country with a small amount of marijuana last month.Holger Hagesaeter, the rapper's legal representative in Norway, told The Associated Press on Saturday that his client "can live with the decision" and has no immediate plans to appeal it.
Snoop Dogg, whose name is Calvin Broadus, was on his way to a music festival in southern Norway in June when sniffer dogs detected eight grams of marijuana in his luggage. He was also carrying more cash than is legally allowed and was fined 52,000 kroner ($8,600) after admitting to the two offenses, the lawyer said.
He was due to play in London on Tuesday, followed by Manchester, Glasgow, Cardiff and Nottingham.
The performer accepted a police caution last year after being arrested on suspicion of violent disorder and affray at Heathrow Airport.
His spokeswoman said he was "mystified" at the decision. Tuesday's London show will go ahead regardless, she added.
P Diddy will appear at the Wembley Arena show, she said.
"Snoop and his team are hoping the British government will reconsider this decision, especially as he has toured here before and sees the UK as being the highlight of the tour," the spokeswoman said.
"He has asked how he can help rectify the situation and would happily talk to and give assurances to officials."
The 35-year-old - whose real name is Calvin Broadus - was held overnight by police in Sweden earlier this month on suspicion of using drugs.
He is also currently facing weapons and drugs charges in the US stemming from three separate arrests in 2006.
Snoop Dogg came to prominence as part of the 1990s gangsta rap scene, scoring hits with What's My Name? and Gin and Juice.
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office said it could not comment on individual cases.
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