Jack Black cancels Tenacious D tour after bandmate Kyle Gass' controversial comment on shooting Donald Trump causes outrage
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA: Jack Black has called off the remaining shows of the Tenacious D world tour over partner Kyle Gass' controversial comment.
The ‘Vaccinated’ singer and his creative partner Black were performing in Sydney on Sunday, July 14, when a robot presented Gass with a birthday cake on stage.
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Kyle Gass makes a shocking birthday wish on stage
Jack Black asked Kyle Gass to “make a wish," and the latter before blowing out the candles said, “Don’t miss Trump next time” which was received with laughter and applause from the audience members, reported BBC.
After the incident, Black took to Instagram on Tuesday, July 16, to clarify, “I was blindsided by what was said at the show on Sunday. I would never condone hate speech or encourage political violence in any form. After much reflection, I no longer feel it is appropriate to continue the Tenacious D tour, and all future creative plans are on hold. I am grateful to the fans for their support and understanding.”
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The Tenacious D were supposed to perform throughout July in Australia, and New Zealand, and resume the tour in October in the US.
NEW: Comedian Jack Black's bandmate makes a "birthday wish" during a performance in Sydney, says he wishes they "don't miss Trump next time."
— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) July 15, 2024
Black was videoed giving Tenacious D band member Kyle Gass a birthday cake.
"Make a wish," Black said.
Gass then responded: "Don’t… pic.twitter.com/jSyqrKISOl
Kyle Gass apologizes for his 'dangerous' comment on Donald Trump after Tenacious D tour cancelation
Meanwhile, Kyle Gass also issued an apology over Instagram, “The line I improvised onstage Sunday night in Sydney was highly inappropriate, dangerous and a terrible mistake.”
“I don’t condone violence of any kind, in any form, against anyone,” he added. “What happened was a tragedy, and I’m incredibly sorry for my severe lack of judgment. I profoundly apologize to those I’ve let down and truly regret any pain I’ve caused.”
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The Sunday clip went viral on social media, and Australian Senator Ralph Babet immediately demanded that the pair have their visas revoked and be deported from the country.
During Pennsylvania rally, a shooter now identified as Thomas Matthew Crooks, 20, a kitchen worker from Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, shot the former president, in a failed assassination attempt. He was shot down by secret service sniper, but unfortunately one spectactor died, and two were severely injured.
