Jack Black said he has put all future creative plans on hold after Tenacious D bandmate Kyle Gass made a controversial comment about the Trump rally shooting.
Actor Jack Black has canceled upcoming tour dates for Tenacious D after his bandmate, Kyle Gass, made a controversial during a show in Australia — a comment that led one politician to call for the deportation of the comedy rock duo.
In a statement shared on social media, Black said he was blindsided by Gass’ comment about the Trump survived the attack with a , but the assassination attempt killed and critically injured two others.
Gass made the controversial comment when he was presented with a birthday cake during their Sydney concert and was asked what his birthday wish was. “Don’t miss Trump next time”, he replies, according to videos from fans in the audience.
Black laughed at the joke on stage but later said he was blindsided by the comment. “I would never condone hate speech or encourage political violence in any form”, Black said in a statement Tuesday.
“After much reflection, I no longer feel it is appropriate to continue the Tenacious D tour, and all future creative plans are on hold”, he said. “I am grateful to the fans for their support and understanding.
