Two artists announced as headliners for the Freedom 250 concert series celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States have publicly withdrawn from the event just a day after the lineup was revealed.
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Organisers on Wednesday unveiled performers scheduled to appear in Washington between June 25 and July 10, featuring artists including Vanilla Ice, C+C Music Factory and a surviving member of Milli Vanilli.
However, rapper Young MC announced on Instagram that he would no longer perform at the event, saying artists had not been informed about any political involvement linked to the concert series.
Young MC said media reports had described the event as “Trump-backed,” although organisers insist the Freedom 250 celebrations are nonpartisan.
Musician Morris Day, known for his collaboration with Prince and his role in the film Purple Rain, also denied involvement in the event.
“Contrary to rumor, Morris Day and the Time will not be performing at the ‘Great American State Fair,’” he wrote on social media.
The White House did not immediately comment on the lineup changes.
Meanwhile, Freedom Williams of C+C Music Factory said the group would still participate while rejecting claims that he supports President Donald Trump.
The concert lineup sparked widespread reactions online, with many social media users mocking the choice of performers for the anniversary celebrations.
At the same time, veteran rock musician Bruce Springsteen, a known critic of Trump, performed in Washington and announced plans to return in October for the Power to the People Festival alongside acts including Foo Fighters, Dave Matthews and Joan Baez.
