Matisyahu Blames Antisemitism for Concert Cancellations

Jewish singer Matisyahu accuses venues in Tucson and Santa Fe of canceling his shows due to Israel-Hamas war fervor, but venues cite safety concerns and staff shortages. Matisyahu claims the cancellations are due to anti-Semitism or confusion of empathy for Palestinians with hatred for him. The Rialto Theatre and Meow Wolf state the decisions were based on safety and staffing issues, not politics or religion. Matisyahu apologizes to fans and holds a free show in Tucson, aiming to promote dialogue and artistic expression amidst protests and reports of antisemitism and Islamophobia.