Chicago Matisyahu concert canceled after threat of protest
CHICAGO -- The Friday night concert featuring American Jewish reggae singer and rapper Matisyahu at the House of Blues was canceled due to the threat of protests.Matisyahu posted an apology on social media Friday afternoon.'Dear Fans, it saddens me to write this to you. Our sold-out show tonight at the House of Blues Chicago has been canceled due to the threat of protests.
-Chicago leader Lara Haddadin added in a news release issued Thursday. 'As far as we're concerned, the House of Blues is complicit in the genocide.'But after the show's cancellation, the protest was also canceled. posted to social media: 'When we organize, we win! Through all our relentless pressure we put on the House of Blues and Live Nation, the concert of the racist Zionist Matisyahu tonight was canceled! Chicago has made it clear that it stands with Palestine, and supporters of the #GazaGenocide are not welcome here!'Matisyahu has already had several shows canceled in recent months.
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