Replace (July 16, 2024, 1:58 p.m. ET): Kyle Gass has apologized for the joke on social media. He stated that it was “extremely inappropriate, harmful and a horrible mistake. Learn his full assertion beneath:
Unique: Jack Black introduced that he was canceling the remainder of Tenacious D’s tour after his bandmate Kyle Gass made a joke concerning the assassination try on former President Donald Trump. Whereas the comedy duo have been performing in Sydney, Australia, Kyle made mild of the incident in the course of the band’s set on Sunday, July 14. Jack, 54, introduced that “inventive plans are on maintain.”
Throughout their Sydney live performance, it additionally marked Kyle’s sixty fourth birthday. Whereas a cake was introduced out on stage, Jack inspired his bandmate to “make a want.” The guitarist responded by making a joke concerning the capturing. “Don’t miss Trump subsequent time,” he stated. It didn’t appear to be one thing that had been rehearsed.
I used to like @tenaciousd and thought Jack Black was humorous. None of them or their music/films will ever be performed in our residence once more. Ever. Sickening. Not humorous and executed out of the country is even worse. If you happen to suppose it’s OK, unfollow and block me. pic.twitter.com/2KG2uzUKEY
— Chris Loesch 𝕏 (@ChrisLoesch) July 15, 2024
Jack launched his assertion, canceling the tour, on Instagram two days later. “I used to be blindsided by what was stated on the present on Sunday. I’d by no means condone hate speech or encourage political violence in any type,” he wrote. “After a lot reflection, I now not really feel it’s acceptable to proceed the Tenacious D tour, and all future inventive plans are on maintain. I’m grateful to the followers for his or her assist and understanding.”
Kage obtained a lot backlash for the touch upon social media. Conservative Australian Senator Ralph Babet launched a press release calling for the band to be deported. “To advocate and or want for the assassination of a President is egregious, disgusting, filthy, evil, and never acceptable in any means, form or type,” he stated.
Whereas a lot of the jokes normally keep away from political content material, The D have touched on politics a bit of their music (see: “The Authorities Completely Sucks“), and they’re scheduled to carry out a sequence of live shows within the fall, encouraging followers to exit to vote. All proceeds are set to learn Rock the Vote. It’s unclear if the reveals will go on as deliberate.
Jables participated in a fundraising occasion to endorse President Joe Biden again in June. He sported American flag overalls and gave a rousing speech in assist of him. “When Democracy is at stake, Jack Black solutions the decision,” he stated.
