'Jack Black cancels tour following bandmate's controversial joke about Trump rally incident'
Entertainment | July 16, 2024, 5:04 p.m.
Jack Black has made the difficult decision to abruptly cancel the world tour for his comedy rock band Tenacious D after bandmate Kyle Gass made an inappropriate joke about the assassination attempt on former president Donald Trump. In a statement on Instagram, Black expressed his disappointment in the joke and emphasized that he does not condone hate speech or political violence. The incident occurred during a show in Sydney, where Gass joked about not missing Trump after the recent shooting incident at one of his rallies. The backlash from both fans and critics led to the postponement of the upcoming tour dates in Australia and New Zealand. This incident highlights the sensitive nature of political jokes in the current climate and the consequences they can have on artists and their tours.