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Jack Black's Bandmate Sparks Controversy with Trump Joke

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Find out how Jack Black's bandmate's joke about Trump caused a stir online. Shocking details revealed!

Jack Black's bandmate, Kyle Gass from Tenacious D, sparked controversy with a joke about not missing Trump next time, referencing the recent assassination attempt. The comment made by Gass led to widespread condemnation and backlash, despite receiving laughs from the audience at the band's performance. The duo, known for their humor, found themselves under fire for the insensitive remark, with many criticizing the insensitivity of joking about such a serious topic.

The incident highlights the fine line between comedy and controversy in today's society. While humor is often used as a way to cope with difficult situations, the subject of political figures and violence remains sensitive and divisive. The backlash received by Jack Black and Kyle Gass serves as a reminder of the power and impact of words, even in a light-hearted context like a comedy show.

In the world of entertainment, where boundaries are constantly pushed and opinions are expressed freely, navigating sensitive topics requires a delicate balance. Jack Black's band, Tenacious D, known for their bold and often irreverent humor, now faces the consequences of crossing a line that many feel should not be crossed.

Ultimately, the controversy serves as a lesson in the importance of understanding the impact of words and the responsibility that comes with being in the public eye. In an era where every statement is scrutinized and criticized, even seemingly harmless jokes can have far-reaching implications.

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Jack Black's Tenacious D Sparks Uproar: 'Don't Miss Trump Next Time' (Variety)

On July 14, just one day after Trump was hit by a bullet at a rally in Butler, Pa., Tenacious D — a rock duo comprised of Gass and actor Jack Black — played a ...

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'Don't miss Trump next time': Jack Black's bandmate jokes about ... (NBC Montana)

Kyle Gass, who plays in 'Tenacious D,' told Black his birthday wish was for a future assassin to not miss Trump.

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Jack Black's Tenacious D under fire for Donald Trump joke hours ... (The Independent)

Kyle Gass's joke about the assassination attempt on Trump has faced widespread condemnation, despite getting laughs from the Tenacious D audience.

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Jack Black's Tenacious D Under Fire for Joking About Trump ... (TheWrap)

Jack Black and Tenacious D bandmate Kyle Gass joked Sunday about about the attempted assassination of Donald Trump.

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Jack Black's Tenacious D Bandmate Kyle Gass: 'Don't Miss Trump ... (Daily Beast)

The actor-band duo is under fire for wishing out loud Trump's attempted assassination at a rally this past weekend had gone a different way.

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Kyle Gass, Jack Black's Tenacious D bandmate, says 'don't miss ... (USA TODAY)

Kyle Gass of Tenacious D is facing backlash for a comment about the recent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump.

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Jack Black's Tenacious D under fire for Kyle Gass' Donald Trump ... (al.com)

Comedian Jack Black's bandmate has been accused of telling a "bad joke" just hours after the attempted assassination of Donald Trump.

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Jack Black's band under fire after bandmate makes dark 'wish' after ... (Fox News)

Actor Jack Black's bandmate Kyle Gass came under fire for his controversial comments following the assassination attempt against former President Trump.

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Jack Black's Tenacious D bandmate to shooter: 'Don't miss Trump ... (New York Daily News)

Jack Black's Tenacious D bandmate told fans his birthday wish is that shooters 'Don't miss Trump next time' after the ex-president was shot.

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Jack Black's Tenacious D criticized after bandmate Kyle Gass jokes ... (EW.com)

Jack Black's band Tenacious D is drawing criticism after guitarist Kyle Gass joked, 'Don't miss Trump next time,' following an attempt on the former ...

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Australian Politician Calls for Deportation of Tenacious D After ... (Hollywood Reporter)

An Australian politician has called for Tenacious D to be deported from the country after a joke they made about the Donald Trump shooting.

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Jack Black's Tenacious D under fire for Donald Trump joke hours ... (The Independent)

Kyle Gass's joke about the assassination attempt on Trump has faced widespread condemnation, despite getting laughs from the Tenacious D audience.

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Tenacious D Postpones Tonight's Australia Concert Following ... (Deadline)

A very ill-considered remark by Kyle Gass in Australia has MAGA supporters enraged after Trump shooting on July 13.

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Jack Black's Tenacious D bandmate faces backlash over comment ... (CNN)

Jack Black's comedy rock band Tenacious D has sparked outrage and had a show in Australia postponed after band member Kyle Gass made an apparent joke about ...

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Jack Black 'blindsided' by Kyle Gass' Trump shooting comment ... (USA TODAY)

Jack Black is speaking out against his Tenacious D bandmate Kyle Gass' controversial comment about the assassination attempt on Donald Trump.

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Tenacious D's Kyle Gass says: 'don't miss Trump next time' (Business Insider)

Tenacious D has come under fire after Jack Black's bandmate Kyle Gass joked about the assassination attempt on Donald Trump. Here's what to know.

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Jack Black cancels Tenacious D tour after Kyle Gass's comments ... (BBC News)

Kyle Gass sparked an outcry with a comment on stage about the assassination attempt on Donald Trump.

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Jack Black Was 'Blindsided' By Trump Assassination Joke in ... (Billboard)

Jack Black was 'blindsided' by the Trump assassination joke Tenacious D partner Kyle Gass told in Australia, announcing the cancellation of the tour.

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Jack Black Cancels Tenacious D Tour, Says He Was “Blindsided” By ... (Deadline)

Jack Black has cancelled the tour and future creative plans for the duo following a controversial on-stage joke.

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Jack Black Cancels Tenacious D Tour After Trump Assassination Joke (Variety)

Jack Black says Tenacious D will no longer tour after blowback over a comment Kyle Glass made about the assassination attempt on Donald Trump.

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Jack Black Cancels Tenacious D Tour After Being “Blindsided” By ... (Hollywood Reporter)

“I would never condone hate speech or encourage political violence in any form,” he continued, suggesting that all of Tenacious D's work is being put aside for ...

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Jack Black Ends Tenacious D Tour Amid Uproar Over Trump ... (Daily Beast)

The actor and musician also said he was “putting all creative plans on hold” amid an angry online backlash to his bandmate Kyle Goss' quip about the ...

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Jack Black taking break from Tenacious D after bandmate's Trump ... (KTLA)

Actor and comedian Jack Black, who also performs with Kyle Gass as part of the rock duo Tenacious D, has seemingly announced that he is taking a hiatus from ...

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Jack Black ends Tenacious D tour after bandmate's Trump shooting ... (ABC News)

The comedy rock duo Tenacious D has cancelled the rest of their tour after band member Kyle Gass' remarks on the assassination attempt on Donald Trump.

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Jack Black Cancels Tenacious D Tour and 'All Future Creative Plans ... (Rolling Stone)

All remaining dates on Tenacious D's Spicy Meatball Tour, as well as all future creative endeavors involving the comedy duo, have been canceled. This decision — ...

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Jack Black apologizes, calls off tour after Tenacious D bandmate ... (ABC News)

Tenacious D, the band led by Jack Black, is calling off its tour and putting "all future creative plans on hold" after Kyle Gass joked about Donald Trump ...

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Jack Black ends Tenacious D tour after bandmate's Trump shooting ... (The Associated Press)

The comedy rock duo Tenacious D has cancelled the rest of their tour after band member Kyle Gass' remarks on the assassination attempt on Donald Trump.

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Jack Black ends Tenacious D tour after bandmate's Trump shooting ... (KABC-TV)

Tenacious D - Jack Black and Kyle Gass - has canceled the rest of their tour after Gass' remarks about the assassination attempt on Donald Trump.

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Jack Black Cancels Tenacious D Tour After Trump Assassination Joke (Variety)

Jack Black says Tenacious D will no longer tour after blowback over a comment Kyle Gass made about the assassination attempt on Donald Trump.

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Jack Black Steps Away From Tenacious D After Kyle Gass Jokes ... (Vanity Fair)

Gass has since apologized for a comment that left Black “blindsided” during their Sunday concert, calling it a “terrible mistake” and denouncing “violence ...

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Jack Black Ends Tenacious D Tour After Bandmate Jokes About ... (The New York Times)

At a concert in Australia, Kyle Gass made a comment suggesting that he wished the shooter had not missed former President Trump during an assassination ...

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Jack Black Cancels Tour Over Bandmate's Assassination Remark (Vulture)

Trump's attempted assassination domino-ing into the cancellation of Jack Black's comedy-rock band's tour was not on anyone's 2024 bingo card, ...

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Jack Black cancels shows after Trump comment; Kobe Bryant's ... (FOX 10 News Phoenix)

Jack Black canceled his band's remaining tour dates following an on-stage remark about the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump; ...

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Jack Black ends Tenacious D tour after bandmate's Trump shooting ... (WDBJ7)

The comedy rock duo ...

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Jack Black's Tenacious D band cancels Australia tour after ... (Reuters)

American comedy-rock duo Tenacious D, formed by actors Jack Black and Kyle Gass, suspended the rest of its Australian tour after comments made by Gass over ...

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Jack Black ends Tenacious D tour: What it means for sold-out Oct ... (The Indianapolis Star)

During a recent show in Sydney, Australia, Tenacious D guitarist Kyle Gass joked about the July 13 assassination attempt targeting Donald Trump.

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