Homophobic rap music has been banned in Brighton in case it offends the city's large gay population.
Music venues in the city have been ordered not to play certain tracks by artists such as Eminem and 50 Cent.
If pubs and clubs flout the ban, they can be stripped of their licence and closed down.
All music - whether played live or from a recording - that "incites hatred towards minorities" on religious, racial or sexuality grounds is affected. Brighton becomes first city to ban rap music that offends gays >>> By Gwyneth Rees
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