Rapper 21 Savage encountered immigration-related complications that prevented his appearance at one of Drake’s recent tour stops in Canada, according to TMZ reports. Instead of 21 Savage, Drake brought out Lil Baby for his performance at the ScotiaBank Arena.
The incident unfolded on Friday (October 6) during Drake’s “It’s All A Blur” tour. For 21 Savage, this Toronto show was to mark his first performance outside of the United States since his 2019 arrest by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents.
Sources close to the situation told Discover Lyrics that the decision to revoke 21 Savage’s work permit was made at the last minute. However, the specific reasons behind this decision remain unclear.
21 Savage has been accompanying Drake on his tour but notably did not appear at any of the Canadian dates. It is uncertain whether this absence is related to immigration issues.
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Representatives of 21 Savage have been reached out to for comment and clarification on the situation. The Managing Partner for Kuck Baxter LLC, the legal representation for 21 Savage (real name Shéyaa Bin Abraham-Joseph), stated that their client has resolved previous immigration problems and is now a lawful permanent resident of the United States with the freedom to travel internationally.
The statement reads: “She’yaa Bin Abraham-Joseph followed all applicable Immigration laws since his initial detention by ICE. His immigration court proceedings have now been terminated, and he is a lawful permanent resident of the United States with the freedom to travel internationally.”
In response to this development, 21 Savage released a video titled “London I’m Coming Home.” A representative for the rapper has indicated that 21 Savage will soon perform for the first time in London, hinting at the possibility of a world tour following the resolution of his immigration issues. Further details on his upcoming performances are expected to be announced soon.
