Guyana Bars Reggae Artist for Violent Lyrics

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Guyanese authorities have barred a Jamaican reggae artist known for antigay lyrics from performing in the South American country.

Interior Minister Clement Rohee says Bounty Killer is no longer welcome because gunfire erupted at an April 19 concert. Rohee announced the ban Monday. He says Bounty Killer's lyrics promote violence and celebrate criminal behavior. He also barred the Jamaican singer Movado.

Bounty Killer concerts earlier were scrapped in England and Germany because of protests over lyrics that include references to killing homosexuals. (AP)

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