Young MC Says He Dropped Out of D.C. Concert After Learning of Trump Administration Ties
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Kyle Eustice
A baker's-dozen of insight crammed into one ring.
Summary
Young MC (known for "Bust a Move") accepted a performance slot at the "Freedom 250: The Great American State Fair" concert in Washington, D.C., after being told he could fill in for his late friend Rob Base. However, he claims he was unaware the event had ties to the Trump administration. After organizers posted a flyer on Instagram on May 27, backlash erupted over the political nature of the event. Young MC says he dropped out upon learning of the political connections, describing the situation as a "bait-and-switch."
Key quotes
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What Young MC says he didn't know at the time was that the event had ties to the Trump administration
When Rob Base died on May 22 following a private battle with lung cancer, Young MC was left reeling
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