Tenacious D has postponed their show in Australia after senator Ralph Babet called for their deportation following their remarks about former President Donald Trump. Jack Black made the comments while performing in Sydney, singing ‘Happy Birthday’ to his bandmate Kyle Gass before asking him to make a wish. Gass shared his wish with the audience, remarking: “Don’t miss Trump next time.” The remark came after a failed assassination attempt on Trump at a rally over the weekend. Frontier Touring, the concert promoter, released a statement saying: “Tenacious D’s concert tonight at Newcastle Entertainment Centre has been postponed. Ticket holders are asked to hold onto their tickets until further information is available.”
Senator Babet issued a letter calling for the duo’s deportation from Australia, referring to the remark by Tenacious D. In the letter, Senator Babet wrote that “Tenacious D should be immediately removed from the country after wishing for the assassination of Donald Trump at their Sydney concert.” He continued: “To advocate and or wish for the assassination of a President is egregious, disgusting, filthy, evil, and not acceptable in any way, shape or form. This was not a joke, he was deadly serious when he wished for the death of the President.”
Many entertainment figures shared their reactions following the Trump assassination attempt, including 50 Cent, M.I.A., Kid Rock, and Freddie Gibbs. Fans of Lana Del Rey shared memes online. However, concerts have been postponed in recent times due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This situation has caused problems for many artists who have had to cancel their concerts, leaving fans disappointed or disenchanted. It is crucial that artists take into consideration their words and the impact they have on their fans and on the society as a whole
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