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St. Kitts and Nevis has taken a stand to ban Trinibad artiste Kman 6ixx from performing there.
The police says it was done in the interest of the country's security and has led to the cancellation of an event he was set to headline in March.
Alicia Boucher tells us more.
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00:00 Obsessed, an all-black affair was supposed to be a headlining moment for Trinidad singer
00:05 Keshif Alexander Sankar, better known by his stage name as K-Man 6.
00:11 Well, the event, which was carded for March 2 in St. Kitts and Nevis, has been cancelled
00:16 due to a decision to ban Sankar from performing there.
00:20 The Royal St. Christopher's St. Kitts and Nevis Police Force revealed this on Saturday,
00:25 as it stated that a comprehensive security assessment was executed in collaboration with
00:30 relevant local and regional authorities, and consultations were held with stakeholders
00:36 like the Chamber of Industry and Commerce.
00:39 A view was held that K-Man 6's performance could negatively impact the population in
00:43 the country, as the police noted the endorsement of violence and criminal activities, which
00:50 they say are present in the artist's content, seemingly as a glorification of gang life.
00:56 The police said, quote, "The performance restriction on K-Man 6 aligns with the RSCNPF's ongoing
01:02 efforts to ensure that artists whose performances and content may pose security risks are not
01:08 permitted to perform within the country.
01:11 The meticulous evaluation of the potentially negative impact on public order and safety
01:17 bolsters our decision.
01:19 Public safety and security remains our top priority, and this decision further underscores
01:24 our dedication to maintaining such an environment for all citizens and residents."
01:33 Last month, some Grenadians rejected her performance on their island, as the artist had been slated
01:38 for a FET in celebration of their 50th Independence Anniversary.
01:44 Over the last 12 months, K-Man 6 has survived two shooting incidents, with mounting allegations
01:50 concerning the 6th Gang.
01:52 The artist was believed to be a target in a shooting incident in December on the Churchill
01:57 Roosevelt Highway near Spring Village, in which four people were killed, including an
02:02 innocent bystander.
02:04 Alicia Boucher, TV6 News.
02:06 "We are not going to let this happen again.
02:07 We are not going to let this happen again.
02:08 We are not going to let this happen again.
02:09 We are not going to let this happen again.
02:10 We are not going to let this happen again.
02:11 We are not going to let this happen again.
02:12 We are not going to let this happen again.
02:13 We are not going to let this happen again.
02:14 We are not going to let this happen again.
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