producer Dallas Austin has been detained in a Dubai prison for allegedly transporting illegal drugs into the Arab country.

According to the New York Daily News, the producer was traveling to model Naomi Campbell's birthday party last month when he was incarcerated.

The report did not indicate what illicit drugs the producer was accused of holding.

Austin has crafted beats for the likes of Madonna, Michael Jackson, Brandy, TLC, Aretha Franklin, the Indigo Girls and Boyz II Men, Fishbone and owns Rowdy Records.

Campbell's celebration was held over the course of three-days at the Burj Al Arab hotel. Dubai has very little tolerance for illicit drugs.

According to the Dubai government's official website, penalties for possession, use or trafficking of illegal substances can result in jail sentences for the offender.

In extreme cases, the death sentence for convicted drug traffickers is imposed, while possession of small quantities of various drugs can result in length jail sentences.

Representatives for Austin weren't available for comment at press time.

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After selling out New York's RadioCityMusic Hall, Jay-Z is scheduled to hold a preview to his Reasonable Doubt 10-year anniversary celebration at the Nokia Theatre the day before (June 24th).

Reports say tickets for the album's celebration sold out in 5 minutes and are now being scalped for up to $3,000. Heads who didn't get a chance to purchase tickets will get a chance to catch a show at the Nokia Theatre this Saturday. According to Power 105.1 radio personality Egypt, the show will serve as a special preview to Sunday's Concert. The two shows will not be a replica of one another. Tickets go on sale today at 5 p.m. and can only be purchased through tickmasters.

In related news, Jigga is to change all his Crystal-promoting lyrics during Sunday's performance. Hov recently boycotted Cris at his 40/40 club after the drink's managing director Federic Rouzard said the rap community's support was "unwelcome attention."

Hov is also slated to launch an international tour starting in the UK this September. Though dates have yet to be confirmed, Jay will perform in Kenya, France, Nigeria, Ireland, Greece, Egypt, Turkey, Lebanon, UAE, Russia, Poland, Czech Republic, Ghana, Angola, South Africa, China, Thailand, Korea, Taiwan, Japan and Australia.
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