Jack Black has claimed he was blindsided by his Tenacious D’s bandmate tasteless comments about the assassination attempt on former president Donald Trump.
The School of Rock actor issued a statement on Tuesday, saying he has decided to cancel the comedy band’s tour after bandmate Kyle Gass expressed he wished that Trump’s would-be assassin hadn’t missed.
‘I was blindsided by what was said at the show on Sunday. I would never condone hate speech or encourage political violence in any form,’ Black told DailyMail.com in a statement.
‘After much reflection, I no longer feel it is appropriate to continue the Tenacious D tour, and all future creative plans are on hold. I am grateful to the fans for their support and understanding.’
Tenacious D was on stage in Sydney, , on Sunday when Black brought a birthday cake for bandmate Kyle Gass and asked him to make a wish.
Gass, 64, replied: ‘Don’t miss Trump next time.’
The crowd mostly responded with cheering and laughing, with just a few disappointed reactions.
Last month, Black, 54, delivered a speech at a star-studded fundraiser in Los Angeles for president Joe Biden, where he said ‘democracy was at stake’ in November.
The event, which raised more than $30million, was also attended by former president Barack Obama, George Clooney, Julia Roberts and Barbra Streisand.
Black and his band were on the Spicy Meatball Tour, which kicked off in May and was set to wrap on July 26, 2024.