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LL Cool J Says He Won’t Perform at Philadelphia’s July Fourth Festival in Support of Workers Strike

LL Cool J announced he will not perform at Philadelphia's July 4th Wawa Welcome America concert due to an ongoing strike by the city's largest union.
After contract negotiations between the City of Philadelphia and AFSCME District Council 33, which represents approximately 9,000 workers seeking improved wages and health care benefits, failed to reach an agreement, union members initiated a strike late Tuesday night.
LL Cool J stated on Instagram he refuses to cross a picket line or perform for money while workers fight for a living wage, and he will remain in Philadelphia if negotiations improve.
The leader of Philadelphia’s largest blue-collar union expressed strong approval of Cool J's choice, viewing it as a meaningful show of solidarity with labor rights, while Mayor Cherelle Parker conveyed her respect for his decision and acknowledged his wish to promote unity within the city.
The cancellation highlights ongoing labor disputes in Philadelphia and underscores community support for municipal workers amid stalled negotiations and rising service disruptions.

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