Jack Black Cancels Tenacious D World Tour After Bandmate’s Controversial Comment

The recent controversy surrounding Jack Black and Kyle Gass of the comedy rock group Tenacious D has left fans shocked and disappointed. The band was forced to cancel the rest of their world tour after Gass made a comment about the assassination attempt on Donald Trump during a performance in Sydney, Australia.

In a statement on Instagram, Black expressed his dismay at Gass’s comment, stating that he would never condone hate speech or encourage political violence in any form. He felt it was inappropriate to continue the tour and put their creative plans on hold. The band’s Newcastle gig was also postponed due to the backlash.

Gass later apologized for his comment, acknowledging it as a severe lack of judgment. He expressed deep regret for any pain caused and split with his agent following the incident. The controversy sparked outrage on social media, with prominent figures like Elon Musk and Senator Ralph Babet condemning the band’s actions.

Australian Ambassador to the US, Kevin Rudd, expressed his disgust at the joke about violence, emphasizing the seriousness of such remarks. The recent assassination attempt on Trump further highlighted the gravity of the situation, with the FBI identifying the gunman responsible for the attack.

The fallout from Gass’s comment has had far-reaching consequences, leading to the cancellation of the tour and a public outcry against the band. Fans are left wondering about the future of Tenacious D and how they will recover from this controversy.