Beenie Man @ Music Fest New Jersey, 2009

Beenie Man who was booked as the only Reggae act to be apart of an event called ‘Big Day Out’ in New Zealand, has been kicked off the line up due to pressure from gay groups.

Internet reports say that New Zealand MP Kevin Hague was among those objecting to the inclusion of the King of the Dancehall based on his anti-gay lyrics. Hague noted that hate-mongering is not welcome in New Zealand, and reportedly urged the Big Day Out to uninvite Beenie