'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,' Jack Black wrote in a statement.
"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," Jack Black wrote in a statement.for the band to be"immediately removed" and deported from Australia, calling Kyle's words"not a joke.
I would never condone hate speech or encourage political violence in any form.""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," he concluded.Kyle then took to his own page, saying,"The line I improvised onstage Sunday night in Sydney was highly inappropriate, dangerous and a terrible mistake.
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