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Cee-Lo Green Drops Out Of Rihanna Tour
Saturday, 25 June 2011 Written by James Conlon
Cee-Lo Green Drops Out Of Rihanna Tour

Cee-Lo Green has dropped out of Rihanna’s ‘Loud’ summer tour to concentrate on his role as judge on TV singing series ‘The Voice’, according to reports. Although the series finishes its extensive filming schedule in one week, the ‘Forget You’ singer has chosen to drop out of the tour, claiming that he “wouldn’t give the fans the show that they deserve”.

According to the New York Times, the singer has opted out of Rihanna’s arena tour partly due to his commitments on ‘The Voice’, but also in order to prepare for a new album and a book, both of which are planned.

Speaking about the decision, a spokesperson for Green said: "He always puts 100 percent into his work and with the requirements and time commitment to 'The Voice', on top of heading back into the recording studio and an upcoming book...he feels that he wouldn't give his fans the show that they deserve."

The decision comes in the same week as Green had a fiery public exchange with a music critic, who slammed his performance as support on a Rihanna tour date. Things got controversial when Green wrote on his Twitter account: "I respect your criticism but be fair! People enjoyed last night! I’m guessing you’re gay? And my masculinity offended you? Well, f*ck you!’"

Many were quick to accuse the singer of homophobia, leading him to issue a statement on the social networking site, declaring: "I most certainly am not harbouring any sort of negative feeling toward the gay community. I always expect people to assume that everything I do is part of my character and sense of humour."
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