Some artists drop out of D.C. concert series for America’s 250th anniversary shortly after lineup announced Multiple artists, including Morris Day and The Time, Young MC, and The Commodores, have withdrawn from performing at the Great American State Fair, an event organized by Freedom 250 to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary. These artists cited concerns about the event’s perceived political affiliation with President Trump, despite organizers’ claims of it being nonpartisan. Some stated their music is not meant to align with a single political party, while others felt misled about the event’s nonpartisan nature.

• Several artists announced for the Great American State Fair, celebrating America’s 250th anniversary, have backed out.
• Artists like Morris Day, Young MC, and The Commodores stated they will not perform, citing concerns about the event’s political ties.
• Young MC explicitly mentioned that despite organizers’ claims, SPIN magazine described the event as Trump-backed.
• Milli Vanilli’s actual singers were not asked to perform, despite being advertised.
• Martina McBride withdrew, stating she was assured the event was nonpartisan, which turned out to be misleading.
• Vanilla Ice and C+C Music Factory’s Freedom Williams are still scheduled to perform, with Williams stating he doesn’t support Trump but will still participate.
• Freedom 250 maintains the event is nonpartisan and aims to unite Americans around the 250th anniversary milestone.