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Reggae artist Matisyahu had his Chicago House of Blues performance canceled due to the "threat of protests," marking the third cancellation on his current U.S. tour. The artist, known for his support of Israel, has pledged to donate the contractual penalty to an organization advocating for Israeli hostages held by Hamas in Gaza, and has vowed to continue performing despite the pressure exerted by protesters.
Matisyahu's sold-out concert at the House of Blues in Chicago was cancelled due to the threat of protests, leading to the artist announcing the cancellation on social media. The U.S. Palestinian Community Network and Chicago Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression claimed responsibility for the cancellation, citing their efforts in planning the protest. Matisyahu, known for his vocal expression of his Hasidic Jewish faith, has pledged to donate the proceeds to charity and expressed determination to continue performing despite the cancellation.