Cross River State Goverment has stated in a BlackBerry Messenger broadcast that they have hired a lawyer in the United States, to sue rapper
Rick Ross for breach of contract.
Rick Ross who was scheduled to perform at the Calabar Carnival on 28, December, 2011 abruptly canceled the performance.
The rapper's rep speculated, he canceled the performance because of health reasons. The rep stated that at allhiphop.com "
Rick was very happy to attend this event, as it is the biggest festival in Nigeria and he is quite disappointed that he will not be performing"
It was also confirmed that he had confirmed receipt of his performance fee in total. "Currently, Cross River State and it agent have retained counsel in the United States to pursue their legal and monetary remedies against the artist"