Jack Black has canceled the remaining Tenacious D tour dates after his bandmate, Kyle Gass, made a controversial comment about an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. The incident occurred at a Sydney concert on July 14th when Gass, asked to make a wish with a cake, remarked, "Don’t miss Trump next time." This comment came shortly after Trump survived a shooting at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, and posted about the incident on Truth Social. The remark quickly went viral, sparking a backlash. In response, Black posted on Instagram, expressing his shock and disapproval of Gass's comment, stating he cannot continue the tour or any future creative plans. He thanked fans for their support and understanding.
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00:00Jack Black just canceled the remaining shows for the Tenacious detour, after his bandmate
00:05commented on Trump's assassination attempt at a recent show.
00:09On Saturday, July 19, while attending a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, an assassination
00:14attempt was made against former President Donald Trump.
00:17The presidential candidate took to Truth Social following the incident to write,
00:21"'I was shot with a bullet that pierced the upper part of my right ear.
00:25I knew immediately that something was wrong when I heard a whizzing sound, shots, and
00:29immediately felt the bullet ripping through the skin."
00:31At a Tenacious D concert in Sydney, Australia, on Sunday, July 14, a cake was brought to
00:36Jack Black's bandmate, Kyle Gass, and he was asked to make a wish.
00:40Gass responded to the request by commenting, "'Don't miss Trump next time.'"
00:45Clips of the moment quickly went viral throughout the day on Monday, July 15.
00:49And on Tuesday, July 16, Jack Black posted this statement to his Instagram, writing,
00:54I was blindsided by what was said at the show on Sunday.
00:57I would never condone hate speech or encourage political violence in any form.
01:02After much reflection, I no longer feel it is appropriate to continue the Tenacious detour,
01:07and all future creative plans are on hold.
01:09I am grateful to the fans for their support and understanding."