Vanilla Ice Defends America 250 Gig at 58 as Backlash Hardens His Resolve
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Updated · Fox News · Jul 1
Vanilla Ice Defends America 250 Gig at 58 as Backlash Hardens His Resolve
2 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jul 1
Summary
Vanilla Ice, 58, said he is still committed to performing at the America 250 Great American State Fair, calling criticism of the Trump-backed event unfair and saying he is "honored" to take part.
Fox News Digital quoted the rapper saying his military friends and Marine colleagues taught him what it means to be "a real American," framing the show as patriotism rather than politics.
Several artists announced they were leaving the lineup after it was unveiled on May 29, including Martina McBride, Bret Michaels, Young MC, the Commodores and Morris Day.
Vanilla Ice said that backlash only reinforced his decision to stay, arguing musicians should not be dragged into politics and that the 250th-birthday celebration should bring people together.