RAPPER,The Game, was held by Canadian officials for several hours yesterday and then released back into the United States, reportedly because of his affiliation with gangs in America.

Substance Entertainment Group, the organization behind The Game’s tour in Canada has told TMZ that the rapper’s reps received a call while he was already a plane on his way to Canada.

During the call officials informed The Game that he would not be allowed entry into Canada “due to new information received that  Game is affiliated with organized crime and is an active member of the Bloods street gang.”

Oddly enough concert promoters already had their ducks in a row in terms of permits before top level officials stepped in.

Refunds to all his Canadian shows will be given out to customers.