Oh snap, Tenacious D fans! Jack Black just dropped some major news on us— the dynamic duo’s world tour has come to an abrupt end. Why, you ask? Well, it turns out a certain comment made by Kyle Gass about former US president Donald Trump has stirred up quite the storm.
Here’s the scoop: Jack and Kyle have been rocking stages worldwide, but a recent gig took a controversial turn. Post an assassination attempt on Trump, which literally occurred a day before Kyle’s birthday, things got heated. During a concert at Australia’s ICC Sydney Delight Theatre, Jack handed Kyle a birthday cake and encouraged him to make a wish. Kyle’s response? “Don’t miss Trump next time.”
Yes, that comment has since lit the internet on fire, propelling Jack to announce the cancellation of their tour. “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,” Jack stated in a heartfelt Instagram post. He further expressed his decision to put a halt to all future creative endeavors with the band until further notice.
Jack, who enjoys a massive following of over 14 million on Instagram, chose to disable comments on his post, perhaps to stave off any heated debates. As for the fans holding tickets to upcoming shows? Details about refunds will be coming your way soon.
As expected, the comment didn’t just echo through fan circles but reached political ears as well. Australian senator Ralph Babet went as far as demanding the deportation of the rock pair. He’s urged Australia’s leaders to take a firm stand against what he perceives as an endorsement of violence.
Meanwhile, Trump, having survived the assassination attempt, spoke about the incident, calling it a “miracle.” He shared with The New York Post how close he came to death, saying, “I’m not supposed to be here, I’m supposed to be dead.”
As this whirlwind of events continues to unfold, stay tuned, because this story seems far from over.