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Original Rudeboys reject Chris Brown support slot over Rihanna assault

Irish hip-hop trio turn down opportunity to open for R&B singer in Dublin, saying it would 'send the wrong message to our fans'Irish rap trio Original Rudeboys have turned down an offer to perform with Chris Brown, citing the singer's 2009 attack on his then-girlfriend, Rihanna. Appearing with Brown would "go against everything we are about", they explained.According to the group's interview with RTE, reps for Chris Brown approached the Original Rudeboys to open his 3 December concert at Dublin'...

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10:16 on November 1 2012

Original Rudeboys reject Chris Brown support slot over Rihanna assault

Guardian Music — Irish hip-hop trio turn down opportunity to open for R&B singer in Dublin, saying it would 'send the wrong message to our fans'Irish rap trio Original Rudeboys have turne... more info

19:06 on October 31 2012

Irish Band Refuses To Open For Chris Brown

ContactMusic — Irish hip-hop trio The Original Rudeboys have snubbed an offer to open for R&B star CHRIS BROWN in the U.K. because of his 2009 assault... more info

Chris Brown

19:35 on October 31 2012

Chris Brown Snubbed by Dublin band

ContactMusic — Chris Brown has been snubbed by an up and coming Irish band.Acoustic hip hop trio the Original Rudeboys claim they turned down an offer from the... more info

Chris Brown

19:22 on October 31 2012

Hip hop trio snubs Chris Brown gig

Jam! Showbiz Music, Canada — Irish hip-hop trio The Original Rudeboys have snubbed an offer to open for R&B star Chris Brown in the U.K. because of his 2009 assault conviction. more info

Chris Brown