Jewish rapper Matisyahu accused staff at the Rialto Theatre in Tucson, Ariz., of antisemitism after his scheduled show was cancelled on short notice.
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Peaceful people…
If Matisyahu didn’t say anything disparaging about Palestinians (which he didn’t) then there’s only one reason why they would cancel him: Antisemitism. He offered to pay for other security, so the venues can’t truthfully claim that they were worried about safety. The truth is, he was cancelled by a modern day Lynch Mob. The far left are becoming the modern day Klan.
Canceling musicians and athletes is not the answer, especially when we need the message of love and tolerance desperately Rn! 💯
Sure, Cathy!
I wasn't going to the concert, but after hearing it was for free I mean 'support' ….
My problem is with the govt of Israel I’ve seen enough of the protest to know the people are not in agreement. I’ve been to Israel and Syria as a UN observer and know murder when I se it.
They’re not even true haters but just misguided angry college kids who have no clue about the Middle East.
I love his music
The Rialto has always been a crappy venue. Seen great shows at the Rock.
I only wish I had the money and health to go to the show here at the Las Vegas Brooklyn Bowl
EVERYTHING is anti you know what to them.
STAND WITH ISRAEL….. Imagine if a venue cancelled a Palestinians concert the outrage would be immense and the venue would probably have been burned down 😂😂 regardless what they can cancelled it for
I can't believe it, why would anyone cancel a Matisyahu show? He is a humble human being. Mad love for you Matisyahu your one of my top inspiration artists!! Peace and love my brother!
If you are protesting an American guy who happens to be Jewish, and has no bearing on the Israeli government, it's antisemetic. It would be like Jews protesting a shawarma joint because it was owned by a muslim.
Always with Matisyahu, Israel, and the Jewish people during these times. Don’t hate on the Jews, not exactly historically smart for society.
Boycott Tucson. I live here and Matisyahu was treated terribly. The Rialto gets federal grants and caves to anti semitism. Mayor Regina Romero and the city council and the chamber of Commerce. In fact with only a couple of exceptions most elected officials from Tucson and Pima County have been silent' Please spend your money elsewhere. If you plan on vacationing here cancel your plans. This is no longer the caring city it claims to be. BOYCOTT TUCSON!
The venue owner is Jewish. I love how people just throw that "antisemetic" crap around now a days. Use it so much it dont mean anything just another perjorative to throw around when people get angry. I remember when adults use to be around. Now just all petulant children.
They truly haven't heard his music if there protesting thats sad
It’s funny how the picture that NBC news uses is a photo from his 2015 concert in Spain where a bunch of Palestine’s flags were flying at that event. Matis I commend you to keep moving forward during this time!
Reggae
Not only does the Rialto do this
Here in Tucson Arizona
they don't support local bands ,
They do take their ideas through.
& Create shows as their own.
Is he a zionist?
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His music is beautiful and so deep💯💗 and his statement was perfect, hopefully people open their minds and let go of their darkness I pray ❤️❤️❤️ thank you for your love matis, made me think too
Who is he Mc yamaka?
This guy has a long history of hate comments towards palestine. Been banned from concerts in other countries too way before most recent conflict. Just google him before you buy that he is some peace loving victim.
Matisyahu's music speaks of love, peace, and acceptance. This world is in sad shape when someone like Matis raises "safety concerns".
Peace.Love.Unity.Respect. ✌🏼💙
2 of your goers, clearly play the victim. They also hate, you can hear it in their voice. Speak out against genocide, use your word for good Matisyahu.
Jewish rapper ok is he gonna rap about making Hanukkah candles 😁
Yaaayyy!!! The indoctrinated staff at The Rialto Theatre, who are ignorant about the history of Israel, just freed Phubalistyne. They did it 👏🏼🙌🏼😭
Matisyahu is awesome. However…..
I have family in Israel but we do NOT support the government or the way they treat Palestinians
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White jews in media control cannot be allowed to practice Neo-Communism then cancel whoever they feel like on a whim, then accuse those who they have victimized of antisemitism for fighting back or canceling back. I'm Native American who also happens to have Sephardic Crypto Jewish ancestry.
Matisyahu must be Netanyahu's brother.
No protests, no one says a word about the ongoing musIim genocides in Syria or Darfur OR Yemen but the second lsrael defends itself protests begin calling it a genocide why dont they care about others?
Got it, Arabs in the US are a threat to public safety. Western values of free speech apply to them only when they want. Pathetic.
The man literally sings about peace.
It was cancelled because he’s a Zionist who supports the genocide in Palestine, not because he’s Jewish. It’s disingenuous propaganda to claim antisemitism and devalues the term to claim that’s the cause.
Only thug music is rap and you must wear Jordans
It's anti Zionist, not antisemitism. One is a State filled with racists the other a giving religious entity.
Dude needs to take his own advice
Cancelling a show is nothing compared to what Israel is doing to the people in Gaza.
Musicians are not known for situational awareness.
What a great dude