(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 kinds. However, the safety and security of our guests and artists is of the utmost importance and in light of these concerns, the concert has been cancelled.”
“While artists may choose to express their own opinions, their views may not necessarily be representative of the festival,” according to SummerStage.
An Israeli plan to seize the Gaza Strip is met with alarmLast month, Cornell University axed the Oakland native from its Slope Day Concert.
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 02: Kehlani attends the 2024 WeHo Pride Parade on June 02, 2024 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images)WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 02: Kehlani attends the 2024 WeHo Pride Parade on June 02, 2024 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images)In response to the cancellation, Kehlani said in a social media post, “I am not antisemantic, nor anti-Jew. I am anti-genocide.” The singer continued, “I am anti-the actions of the Israeli government. I am anti-an extermination of an entire people.”
Kehlani also claimed in their advocacy for Gaza, they have worked with Jewish organizations, such as Jewish Voices for Peace.
Kehlani has shown unwavering support for the innocent Palestinian people who have been impacted by the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict.
Kehlani claimed they believe they are being targeted and silenced for their beliefs in the social media video.
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