Rapper Dino James deletes post, issues clarification after extending support to Shubh

Singer-rapper Di James extended his support to Cana-based artist Shubhneet Singh, well-kwn as Shubh, after his Still Rollin' India tour recently got cancelled. However, James instantly deleted his post and shared a video mess clarifying that his post was "simply from one artist to ar over a tour cancellation". 

Shubh's India tour was cancelled after his old post featuring a distorted map of India resurfaced online. Bharataiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) claimed that Shubh was a Khalistan sympathiser and demanded that strict action be taken against him and he t be allowed to perform in India. Consequently, BookMyShow issued a statement cancelling tour. 

3 things you need to kw

• Shubh was scheduled to perform in 9 Indian cities -- Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Ludhiana, and Pune among ors. 
• rapper was to perform in India as part of Still Rollin' India Tour between September 23 to vember 5. 
• Di James, who supported Shubh, deleted his post and later issued a clarification. 

Di James supports Shubh after his concert got cancelled

Di James wrote on his Instagram stories, “@shubhworldwide is a great artist. It's unfortunate that his concert got cancelled. Anyway, next time jab hoga I will be in front row bro.” However, minutes after, Di deleted post following severe backlash. Later, he shared a video explaining himself and said in Hindi which loosely translated to, "My post was simply from one artist to ar over a tour cancellation. It was thing more than that. I don't kw anything else about it. However, once I got to kw, I instantly deleted my post within 7 minutes. But it doesn't mean that I am running away from it. I don't support any kind of anti-national behaviour or act. Why would I do that? I take full responsibility of what I've done. I am sorry and I apologise from bottom of my heart to whoever has been hurt by this."

(Di James shares a video mess for his fans after facing backlash | Im: Instagram)

(Di James supports Shubh and deletes post | Im: Instagram)

Shubh issues clarification after his India tour gets cancelled 

singer took to his Instagram handle and shared a 3-p statement saying that he was "amped up and enthusiastic" to perform in India and has been diligently preparing for this tour for past two months. He wrote, "As a young rapper-singer hailing from Punjab, it was my life's dream to put my music on an international dais. But recent happenings have tumbled my hard work and progress, and I wanted to say a few words to express my dismay and sorrow." 

He ded, "I'm extremely disheartened by cancellation of my tour in India. I was highly amped up and enthusiastic to perform in my country, in front of my people. preparations were in full swing and I was practicing with my heart and soul for last two months. And I was very excited, happy, and rey to perform. But I guess destiny h some or plans."

singer termed Bharat as land of his Gurus and ancestors and said, "India is MY country too". "India is MY country too. I was born here. It is land of my GURUS and my ANCESTORS, who didn't even blink an eye to make sacrifices for freedom of this land, for its glory, and for family. And Punjab is my soul, Punjab is in my blood. Whatever I am today, I am because of being a Punjabi," he ded.

Towards end of statement, he expressed his intention behind sharing that post which sparked controversy. He explained that his original intention was to offer prayers for Punjab owing to reports of electricity shutdown in state. "My intent in resharing that post on my story was only to Pray for Punjab as re were reports of electricity and internet shutdowns throughout state. re was or thought behind it and I definitely didn’t intend to hurt anyone’s sentiments. accusations against me have deeply affected me. But as my guru has taught me “ਮਾਨਸ ਕੀ ਜਾਤ ਸਬੈ ਏਕੈ ਪਹਿਚਾਨਬੋ” “Manas Ki Jaat Sabai Ekai Pachanbo” (All human beings recognized as one and same) and taught me t to be afraid, t to be intimidated which is origin of Punjabiyat. I will continue to work hard. My team and I will be back soon, bigger and stronger toger. WAHEGURU MEHAR KARE SARBAT DA BHALA A,” he concluded.

(With inputs from PTI)