Kehlani’s Central Park Pride Concert Canceled Over ‘Safety Issues’ Raised by NYC Mayor
- New York City's SummerStage canceled Kehlani's Pride With Kehlani concert scheduled for June 26 in Central Park due to safety concerns.
- The cancellation followed Cornell University's earlier decision to withdraw Kehlani's invitation for their May 7 Slope Day event amid controversy over her political views.
- Officials cited security challenges related to Kehlani's pro-Palestine stance and the heightened demands for safety at multiple Pride events occurring simultaneously across the city.
- Kehlani denied antisemitism, stating, "I'm not antisemitic or anti-Jew" and emphasized opposition to genocide and bombing of innocents, while organizers stressed commitment to artistic freedom but prioritized safety.
- The cancellations highlight tensions between artistic expression, political messaging, and public safety concerns at large-scale events amid ongoing geopolitical conflicts.
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Kehlani faces another cancellation due to her pro-Palestinian stance
New York City officials have canceled a planned concert by Kehlani at Central Park’s SummerStage after growing concerns and pressure from City Hall. The event, titled “PRIDE WITH KEHLANI,” was initially slated to take place as part of the city's Pride Month celebrations, but was called off by the City Parks Foundation, a nonprofit organization that operates the park's summer series. The cancellation follows a letter sent by the administration of…
New York's SummerStage nixes Kehlani gig over "safety concerns" from mayor
A Kehlani concert in New York has been cancelled over “safety concerns” stemming from her pro-Palestine views. READ MORE: Kehlani: “I’m really in a lighter, more mature, happy, fun space” Last month, it was revealed that Cornell University had cancelled a campus concert featuring Kehlani due to her support of Palestine in the ongoing Israel-Gaza war. That event’s cancellation made headlines, and has now directly caused the cancellation of anoth…

Kehlani's Central Park concert canceled after NYC mayor raises security concerns
Kehlani’s planned concert in Central Park next month has been canceled after New York City’s mayor raised security concerns about the R&B star’s performance during Pride Week.
New York’s SummerStage Cancels Kehlani Concert Amid ‘Concerns’ From Mayor Adams’ Office
New York City’s SummerStage canceled Kehlani’s scheduled performance in Central Park this June, citing “safety issues” raised by Mayor Eric Adams’ office. The news arrives after Cornell University nixed her planned concert at their campus over the singer’s public support of Palestinians amid Israel’s ongoing war against Hamas. “We write to advise you that we have security concerns about this event, given the controversy surrounding Kehlani’s s…
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