Milli Vanilli and Morris Day Say They Won’t Perform at Trump-Linked Freedom 250’s DC Shows
Several artists disputed the booking, saying they were never asked to perform and questioning the event’s nonpartisan claims.
- On Wednesday, President Donald Trump-affiliated Freedom 250 announced the 'first wave' of performers for The Great American State Fair at the National Mall, but Morris Day and Milli Vanilli publicly disputed their inclusion.
- Freedom 250, a national non-partisan organization launched by Trump late last year, aims to celebrate America's 250th Anniversary under CEO Keith Krach's leadership.
- Milli Vanilli singer Jodie Rocco told The Associated Press she was 'shocked' to see their name listed. Young MC questioned on Instagram whether the National Mall shows would be nonpartisan, saying artists were never told about political involvement.
- A Freedom 250 spokesperson did not immediately respond Thursday to requests for comment. The organization still lists other performers, including Flo Rida and Martina McBride, for the summer celebration.
- Trump and his supporters have long maintained a contentious relationship with the music community; artists such as Celine Dion, Elton John, and Guns have previously objected to their music being used at his rallies.
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Who’s In and Who’s Out at the Freedom 250 Concert Series?
It’s unclear what acts are or aren’t appearing at the Trump-adjacent ‘Freedom 250’ concert series on the National Mall this summer. Martina McBride is out, Vanilla Ice is still in, and C+C Music Factory is a house divided.
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The Rickey Smiley Morning ShowYoung MC, Morris Day & The Time, & Milli Vanilli Say Nah To Trump’s Struggle ‘Freedom 250’ Great State Fair
Getty Images / Young MC / Morris Day The lineup for Donald Trump’s D.C. Freedom 250 Great State Fair was already a struggle, and it has gotten significantly worse after two listed artists pulled out due to Orange Mussolini’s connection to it. When it was first announced, the Freedom 250 Festival was already the butt of jokes because it was billed as an epic event featuring iconic artists. Still, the actual energy it delivered was far less stella…
'My Agent Didn't Mention Trump': List of Music Stars Pulling Out Of Freedom 250
The upcoming Great American State Fair was billed as a monumental, feel‑good celebration on the National Mall. Instead, it is rapidly turning into a flashpoint, as artists abruptly pull out amid revelations about the event's direct ties to President Donald Trump. Several performers are stepping away following disclosures about the festival's relationship with the nonprofit Freedom 250 organisation. Multiple artists now say they were kept in the …
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Multiple artists listed for America 250 event on National Mall deny involvement
Multiple artists listed as entertainers for a massive bash slated for next month on the National Mall to celebrate America’s 250th birthday have pushed back on reports of their participation. Country singer Martina McBride revealed Thursday night that she would not be performing at the "Great American State Fair" in Washington that starts on June [...]
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