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Jack Black speaks out amid Tenacious D bandmate’s 'shameful' comments about Trump assassination attempt

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Updated 08:12 17 Jul 2024 GMT+1Published 07:31 17 Jul 2024 GMT+1

Jack Black speaks out amid Tenacious D bandmate’s 'shameful' comments about Trump assassination attempt

Kyle Gass' comments about Donald Trump's assassination attempt have been labelled as 'shameful'

Niamh Shackleton

Niamh Shackleton

Jack Black says he was 'blindsided' by his bandmate's controversial comments about Donald Trump.

On Saturday, July 13, there was an attempt on Trump's life during a rally in Pennsylvania.

Several bullets were shot in the former president's direction, with one grazing his ear.

In the wake of the shooter missing, Tenacious D's Kyle Gass made an apparent joke about the situation while performing in Australia.

The day after the incident marked Gass' birthday and the 64-year-old was greeted with a cake by Jack Black.

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Black urged him to make a wish and as he went to blow them out, Gass said: "Don't miss Trump next time."

While the audience laughed at his remark, people on social media didn't find it as amusing.

"Advocating murder is a crime in every jurisdiction I can think of," one person penned on X.

Kyle Gass and Jack Black are in the band Tenacious D together. (Araya Doheny/WireImage)
Kyle Gass and Jack Black are in the band Tenacious D together. (Araya Doheny/WireImage)

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"What a stupid, insensitive, and hurtful comment," fumed another.

A third even labelled Gass' comments as 'shameful'.

Following the backlash, Black issued a statement on social media announcing that the band has cancelled the rest of Tenacious D's tour.

He also said he was 'blindsided' by Gass' comments about Trump.

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Black said: "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.

"After much reflection, I no longer feel that it's 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."

Gass has also addressed the matter himself and issued an apology.

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Jack Black said he was 'blindsided' by his bandmate's comment. (Scott Legato/Getty Images)
Jack Black said he was 'blindsided' by his bandmate's comment. (Scott Legato/Getty Images)

"The line I improvised onstage Sunday night in Sydney was highly inappropriate, dangerous and a terrible mistake," his statement began.

"I don't condone violence of any kind, in any form, against anyone.

"What happened was a tragedy, and I'm incredibly sorry for my severe lack of judgement. I profoundly apologize to those I've let down and truly regret and pain I've caused."

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The Elf star has since been dropped by his management.

The future for Tenacious D remains unclear, following Black putting 'all future creative plans on hold'.

The band was founded in Los Angeles in 1994 by Gass and Black, and their debut album followed seven years later.

The two Hollywood stars first met in the 80s through The Actors' Gang theater troupe that they were both members of.

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It's said that the duo initially didn't see eye-to-eye, but went on to become good pals in the years that followed.

Featured Image Credit: Presley Ann/Getty Images for The Skatepark Project/Tim Mosenfelder/Getty Images

Topics: Celebrity, Donald Trump, Jack Black, Music, News, US News

Niamh Shackleton
Niamh Shackleton

Niamh Shackleton is an experienced journalist for UNILAD, specialising in topics including mental health and showbiz, as well as anything Henry Cavill and cat related. She has previously worked for OK! Magazine, Caters and Kennedy.

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