The rapper remained on the bill after nearly every other act withdrew, but the stage never went live.
The rapper remained on the bill after nearly every other act withdrew, but the stage never went live.
After defending his decision to play the Trump-backed fair, Vanilla Ice’s set was scrapped hours before showtime. The fair reopened the next day; his performance was not rescheduled.
On The Daily Show, Stewart turned the mass withdrawal of acts from the Great American State Fair into a comment on music, politics, and the curious name of the event’s talent recruiter.
A string of artist cancellations has left the Great American State Fair in disarray. Donald Trump now plans to step in and deliver a rally speech at the event.
The rapper says music isn’t political and he doesn’t vote, even as the Freedom 250 concert loses half its lineup.
Jodie Rocco, who sang on the group’s records, says neither she nor her sister were asked to perform, as the event’s bookings continue to erode.
The Time frontman posted “It’s A No For Me” on Instagram, puncturing the event’s already odd lineup.