Lady Sovereign shows delayed after visa issues

British rapper Lady Sovereign has been forced to postpone three US tour dates after failing to secure the appropriate work visa.

The diminutive lyricist was due to play gigs in New York, Chicago, Illinois, and Los Angeles, starting last Monday night, but the shows have now been pushed back and will kick off tomorrow.

A post on her website reads: "Sorry! Just got word that the US secret show dates have been delayed to February 'cause of visa issues. Dates are confirmed, but waiting to share 'em."