American hip-hop rap artist Rick Ross is being sued by the Cross River State Government for breach of contract. Lawyers were hired in the United States to sue the rapper after Rick Ross failed who was expected to perform at the Calabar Festival failed to turn up without prior notice.

The government stated this in a BlackBerry Messenger broadcast on Wednesday morning

The BBM broadcast reads, “‎​Please be informed that Rick Ross has cancelled his performance at Calabar Festival after accepting full performance fee.

“The rapper, Rick Ross, has issued a statement cancelling his performance at the Calabar Festival, scheduled for December 28, 2011, for reasons not related to his recent surgery and seizures. “The performer’s cancellation is unexpected and the reasons are unknown to Cross River State since he has confirmed receipt of his entire performance fee many weeks ago.

“Currently, Cross River State and its agents have retained counsel in the United States to pursue their legal and monetary remedies against the artist.”

Source: Information Nigeria