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| Matisyahu Canceled in Chicago over ‘Threat of Protests'; Donates Proceeds to Israeli Hostages |
| 2024-03-09 |
| [Breitbart] Matisyahu, the Jewish reggae legend, has again been forced to cancel a sold-out concert — this time at the House of Blues in Chicago, which called off a Friday show due to the “threat of protests.” Matisyahu said that his security team did not believe there was a threat, but that House of Blues had canceled the show and paid the penalty. He added that he would be donating the proceeds to an organization that advocates for the Israeli hostages held by Hamas in Gaza. The Chicago is the third that Matisyahu has been forced to cancel due to anti-Israel (and antisemitic) protests. As Breitbart News reported in February: Anti-Israel staff at venues in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and Tucson, Arizona, forced the cancelation this week of sold-out shows by Matisyahu, the Jewish reggae sensation. In his statement on the Chicago cancelation, Matisyahu said: “While my fans and I are deeply hurt by this, please know we will not cower to these bullies and the pressure they exert. … These individuals and the organizations that break under their pressure threaten the bedrock of artistic expression … We will continue to play shows. And we will always stand tall against hate and march towards the true goal of a long term peace for all.” Related: Matisyahu: 2024-03-03 ‘Death to Israel’ scrawled on NYC’s famous Charging Bull statue during protest, nine people arrested Matisyahu: 2024-02-29 Heavy metal singer raises $29K for security for Matisyahu after pro-Palestinian protests Matisyahu: 2022-10-05 Jewish gun owners sue NY leadership over law barring firearms in places of worship Related: Chicago: 2024-03-07 Brother of illegal migrant suspected of brutally killing Laken Riley is revealed to have ties to violent Venezuela gang trying to gain a foothold in the US - as college student's parents turn down SOTU invitation so they grieve her death Chicago: 2024-03-06 Embattled ‘super mayor' Tiffany Henyard, accused misusing funds for lavish trips and $1M security detail, vetoes probe into her spending Chicago: 2024-03-06 Migrants waiting for “marching orders” |
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