US EditionKehlani’s Central Park concert canceled after NYC mayor raises security concerns
- New York City's SummerStage canceled Kehlani's Pride With Kehlani concert scheduled for June 26 in Central Park due to safety concerns.
- The cancellation followed Cornell University's earlier decision to withdraw Kehlani's invitation for their May 7 Slope Day event amid controversy over her political views.
- Officials cited security challenges related to Kehlani's pro-Palestine stance and the heightened demands for safety at multiple Pride events occurring simultaneously across the city.
- Kehlani denied antisemitism, stating, "I'm not antisemitic or anti-Jew" and emphasized opposition to genocide and bombing of innocents, while organizers stressed commitment to artistic freedom but prioritized safety.
- The cancellations highlight tensions between artistic expression, political messaging, and public safety concerns at large-scale events amid ongoing geopolitical conflicts.
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NYC Mayor Cancels Kehlani Pride Month Concert Over Palestine Support
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has announced that Kehlani’s headlining performance hosted by SummerStage is canceled after the singer doubled down on her support for Palestine. “Pride with Kehlani” was scheduled for June 26, but Adams has pulled the show after facing pressure from pro-Israel supporters. “We write to advise you that we have security concerns about this event, given the controversy surrounding Kehlani’s scheduled performance at Co…
Kehlani slashed from another concert for Gaza support
(KRON) – Oakland singer Kehlani has been cut from yet another concert. The singer was set to perform at the SummerStage Festival in New York’s Central Park on June 26. According to the festival, Mayor Eric Adams expressed “concerns for the security and safety issues” regarding Kehlani’s concert. SummerStage posted the cancellation announcement on Monday. The festival said, “We strongly and emphatically believe in artistic expression of all ki…
Vocal Israel critic Kehlani sees NYC concert canceled over 'security concerns'
This is the singer's second recent cancellation; last week, Cornell dropped her show after students accused her of promoting antisemitic and anti-Israeli rhetoric in her pro-Palestinian statements
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