Jack Black’s Tenacious D partner Kyle Gass was spotted in public for the first time since the School of Rock star announced that the band was on an indefinite hiatus.
The duo was forced to cancel their Spicy Meat Ball Tour in and New Zealand after Gass came under fire for making an unsavory joke about the attempted assassination on Donald Trump.
Black declared that the duo’s will ‘be back’ as he attended a fan event for his latest movie Borderlands on Tuesday.
One day later, Gass was photographed in his trademark casual look while walking the streets Los Angeles.
The single dad was seen sporting a white sleeveless t-shirt, navy blue shorts, a pair of sunglasses and a summer hat as he briskly walked.
Yesterday, Black revealed the pair’s future plans and told Entertainment Tonight: ‘I love Tenacious D… We had to take a break, but I love the D.
‘Everybody takes a break sometimes. We’ll be back,’ he added.
Tenacious D was on stage in Sydney, , on Sunday, July 14 when Black brought out a birthday cake for bandmate Kyle Gass and asked him to make a wish.
Gass replied: ‘Don’t miss Trump next time.’
The crowd mostly responded with cheering and laughing, with just a few disappointed reactions.
However, Gass was heavily criticized over the remark.
He later issued a statement on social media, writing: ‘The line I improvised onstage in Sydney was highly inappropriate, dangerous and a terrible mistake.
‘I don’t condone violence of any kind, in any form, against anyone.
‘What happened was a tragedy, and I’m incredibly sorry for my severe lack of judgment. I profoundly apologize to those I’ve let down and truly regret any pain I’ve caused.’
Black and Gass canceled their band’s six remaining tour dates across and New Zealand and later said their future creative plans were on hold.
Gass’ comments prompted divisive reactions online, with Kyle Sandilands banning Tenacious D from his radio show for life in light of the comment.
Speaking on The Kyle & Jackie O show, radio host Sandilands said: ‘So, that guy wishes death on Trump. A note to our talent bookers, I will not be participating in any future Tenacious D interviews.
‘Someone wishing someone dead that nearly got assassinated, all jokes aside, it’s too much for me. Anyone who wishes someone else dead, legit is just a piece of s**t.’