Tinie Tempah has pulled out of his performance at the Mobo Awards because of “music industry politics”.
The British rapper posted a handwritten note on Instagram to say his withdrawal from the show was beyond his control.
The awards ceremony Twitter account shared the post:
Message from @TinieTempah regarding his performance tonight. 😔 We appreciate the kind words and we will always support 👊🏾❤️❤️ #MOBOAwards pic.twitter.com/GyrgctKPdu
— MOBO AWARDS (@MOBOAwards) November 4, 2016
Earlier Professor Green was announced as a late addition to the line-up.
Excited to announce that @professorgreen will be performing at the #MOBOAwards tonight @itv2 @ 8pm. Don't miss it! 💥💥💥 pic.twitter.com/Z3bwJ9D249
— MOBO AWARDS (@MOBOAwards) November 4, 2016
Beyonce, Drake and Justin Bieber are all in the running to win at the 21st anniversary edition of the awards.
:: The ceremony will be broadcast live on ITV2.
