The Culture Ministry of China has canceled Jay-Z’s scheduled debut in China, saying his lyrics are too “vulgar.”  Jay-Z, whose real name is Shawn Carter, was set to perform October 23 at Shanghai’s Hongkou Stadium.

“Some of Jay-Z’s songs contain too much vulgar language,” stated a promoter of the show.

Jay-Z’s use of profanity in his songs about drug dealers, pimps & violence apparently offends The Culture Ministry, despite having recently allowed sexually suggestive groups such as Rolling Stones & the Black Eyed Peas.

So, take the sex but leave the violence?  That certainly doesn’t fly here in the States.  What do you think, should China embrace Jay-Z with big hugs?

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