Jewish megastar Matisyahu said on social media that he was forced to cancel his show due to the threat of protests and decided to donate to a charity supporting Israelis.
“Dear fans, I am sad to write this. Tonight’s sold-out show at the House of Blues Chicago has been canceled due to the threat of protests,” the performer said. . his social media accounts.
“The real details surrounding this decision remain opaque, and all responsible parties are blaming each other over it,” he added. “I can assure you that our security teams, who are closely aware of what is happening in each city, have not received any threats of violence.”
He went on to say that since the venue had already paid, they decided to donate the money to a charity that helps hostages taken in the horrific attack on Israel by Hamas terrorists.
In February, Matisyahu was forced to cancel two shows in Santa Fe, New Mexico and Tucson, Arizona at the last minute after some venue staff refused to come to work in protest of Israel’s war in the Gaza Strip.
”[T]“Staff at these venues refused to come to work,” he wrote at the time, “because they are either anti-Semites or confuse empathy for Palestinians with hatred for people like me.”
A coalition of “local unions and pro-Palestinian activists” issued a statement claiming they oppose the singer’s support for “a genocidal campaign against Palestinians in Gaza and the occupied Palestinian territories.” They also accused Matisyahu of being “transphobic” after he wrote on social media that no one’s pronouns can “prevent jihadists from entering your home.”
“We will not be intimidated by these bullies.”
In a post on Friday, he assured his fans that he will not step back and will continue to perform at concerts.
“My fans and I are deeply hurt by this incident, but please know that we will not flinch from this type of bullying and the pressure they exert. ,” Matisyahu wrote.
“These individuals and the organizations that bow to their pressure threaten the foundations of artistic expression, intellectual integrity, and empathy between people with different views and concerns,” he concluded.
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