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Erykah Badu Malaysia concert cancelled

American R&B singer Erykah Badu was set to perform tomorrow in Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia, but plans changed when Muslim groups proclaimed Badu’s image inappropriate for young Malaysians. The singer’s concert was banned after a photo surfaced of Badu covered in symbolic temporary tattoos, one of which was the Arabic word for Allah written on her bare shoulder. According to Information Minister Rais Yatim, the photo, which was used as an advertisement for her upcoming concert, had “triggered public criticism that could jeopardize national security and cause a negative impact to the government’s image.” Razman Razali, Malaysian Managing Director  of Pineapple Concerts, says he hopes the ban will be lifted. For the time being, Badu is allowed to remain in the country as a tourist but she will not be performing. ~Kayla Thompson