Jack Black, one of the lead singers of the North American band Tenacious, cancelled his tour on Tuesday after Kyle Glass, his stage partner, joked about an assassination attempt on Donald Trump. election rally last weekend.
During his last concert this Sunday in Sydney, Australia, Kyle Glass celebrated his birthday, and during the celebration, Jack Black asked him to say a few words: “Don’t lose next time”” he said, referring to the moment Donald Trump was partially hit by a bullet.
Jack Black did not accept comment. “I was surprised by what was said at Sunday’s concert. I will never tolerate hate speech or encourage political violence in any form,” he said.
“After much consideration, I do not consider it advisable to continue the tour of tenacious D, and all plans for the future are postponed. I thank the fans for their support and understanding,” he explained.
However, Kyle Glass has already apologized on Instagram for what happened: “What I improvised was inappropriate, dangerous and a terrible mistake.I do not tolerate violence of any kind, in any form, against anyone. What happened was a tragedy, and I apologize to those I let down and regret any pain I may have caused.”
Author: morning Post
Source: CM Jornal
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