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Back in May, it was reported that Eminem was not approved to perform at London's Hyde Park making it possible for him to become the first rapper in history to perform at Wembley Stadium. While the reasoning behind Em's Hyde Park ban was unknown, UK outlet The Daily Mirror is reporting that the MCs lyrics were deemed "offensive" and "unsuitable" by the Royal Parks, the group responsible for the British Summer Time Festival.

According to documents obtained by The Daily Mirror, Royal Parks CEO Linda Lennon said in an e-mail, "This artist flagged risks across the board. In particular in respect of our public reputation. The nature of any act with potential for lyrics to be deemed offensive and/or unsuitable language being audible within the park as a whole, let alone the surrounding residential areas, is unacceptable.

London Mayor Boris Johnson was asked to overturn the decision but his office admitted that they had no idea who Eminem was. "Until receipt of both e-mails I had no knowledge of Eminem and his style of music and still do not," said the Mayor's chief of staff, Sir Edward Lister.

Eminem will play Wembley Stadium on July 11 and July 12. He will be joined by Danny Brown and Odd Future. In a previous statement, Em said, "I heard that I wasn't going to be approved to play in Hyde Park and it made me even more excited to play in London this summer. The easiest way to get me to do something is to tell me I can't do it. Thanks to the Royal Parks for making it all possible...for Wembley."

[The Daily Mirror]

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