The Commodores have canceled their performance at Trump’s Great American State Fair, following earlier exits by Young MC and Morris Day & The Time. Robert Clivilles of C+C Music Factory also issued a statement distancing himself from the event. The departures add to growing chaos surrounding the fair, which has faced multiple artist cancellations.
commodores pulled out of trump’s great american state fair, joining young mc and morris day & the time on the no-show list. robert clivilles from c+c music factory also put out a statement saying he’s not involved. the fair’s lineup is crumbling.
The string of cancellations highlights the political risks artists face when associated with Trump-aligned events. It also reflects a broader trend of performers facing public pressure to disavow such appearances, which can impact their fan base and legacy. The fair’s ongoing difficulties may signal a shift in how entertainers navigate politically charged bookings.
artists keep bailing on trump’s fair, which is a sign that playing for him is still a career liability. it’s the same playbook as 2016—performers either cancel or get dragged. this could make it harder for future trump events to book big names.
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