A performance featuring popular singer Matisyahu was canceled in Chicago 'due to the threat of protests,' the performer confirmed Friday.
In a statement released on social media, Matisyahu confirmed to fans that his House of Blues Chicago show Friday would not go onA performance featuring popular singer Matisyahu was canceled in Chicago"due to the threat of protests," the performer confirmed Friday.
"My dear fans, it saddens me to write this to you our sold out show tonight at House of Blues Chicago has been cancelled due to the threat of protests," he wrote in his message."While the true details surrounding this decision remain opaque, and while the responsible parties all point fingers at one another over the decision, I can assure you there have been no threats of violence received by our security team who have been vigilant in knowing what is happening in each city.
The Chicago cancellation follows multiple other Matisyahu performances that were canceled in recent weeks amid protests, including ones in Arizona and New Mexico.
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