Updated On: 04 March, 2026 07:01 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Badshah was denied entry at The O2 Arena ahead of his March 22 concert, where he will become the first Indian rapper to perform at the venue. The rapper recently also made history by playing at the 2026 NBA All-Star Celebrity Game in Los Angeles

Badshah
Indian rapper Badshah is set to perform at The O2 Arena later this month. He is scheduled to take the stage on March 22 and will become the first Indian rapper to perform at the iconic venue. Ahead of his show, the rapper decided to visit the arena. However, he was denied entry. On March 3, Badshah took to social media and shared a video from outside The O2 Arena.
In a video shared on Instagram, Badshah appeared visibly upset as he walked in front of the venue’s closed doors. Dressed in a blue and red jacket with track pants, the singer did not speak in the clip.