NBC News
Published on February 16, 2024
Jewish singer Matisyahu said two of his concert dates in Tucson, Arizona, and Santa Fe, New Mexico, were canceled after venue staffers refused to work the shows, which he believes was tied to opposition to his pro-Israel views. The venues cited staffing and safety concerns, while some pro-Palestinian activists publicly celebrated the cancellations. The incident highlights growing tensions around artists’ political positions and how cultural venues are responding amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict.