(CNN) R. Kelly won't be bringing any bump and grind to the Illinois State Fairgrounds in April after the state denied a permit application for an event to be hosted by the singer.

The original flier for the Springfield Spring Break Jam said Kelly was hosting the April 6 event, which would feature performances by rapper Yella Beezy and singers Young Lloyd and Dre Madison.

The flier prominently featured Kelly wearing a gold crown and smoking a cigar. Tickets started at $75.

It appears the fiesta will still go on -- just without Kelly.

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