O Canada: One music legend cancels shows and another group is canceled

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Social media can be harmful, even though it helps us connect with each other. It’s troubling that these platforms also give people the ability to threaten others. We should strive for a more positive world.

Morrissey, the famous singer who led the band The Smiths and has continued with a thriving solo career, received a death threat before a recent concert in Ottawa, Canada. He did perform at the CityFolk Festival, but his set was cut short.

We’re not sharing the details of the threat or the user’s social media account, but the message clearly stated the person’s intentions. They were arrested, then released on $5,000 bail and ordered to stay at their father’s home in the Washington, DC area.

Morrissey faces a death threat and Canada tells Kneecap “no”

It’s unknown if the person who made the threat was from Canada or the United States, but it led Morrissey to cancel concerts in Boston and at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Connecticut. It’s currently uncertain whether he will continue with the rest of his tour dates in America.

Hey, so this is kinda messed up. I just heard that Kneecap, this awesome hip-hop group from Ireland, is being kept out of Canada! They were supposed to tour there in October, but apparently they’ve been denied entry. It’s a real bummer, especially if you were looking forward to seeing them live like I was.

Vince Gasparro, a Member of Parliament responsible for crime prevention, stated that the band Kneecap promoted political violence and openly supported groups considered terrorist organizations in Canada, including Hezbollah and Hamas. He argued that these actions weren’t artistic expression or valid political commentary, but rather dangerous support for violence and hatred.

Kneecap plans to sue Gasparro, claiming he made false statements about them. While they haven’t directly supported Hamas or Hezbollah, Kneecap has publicly criticized Israel’s actions in Gaza.

While it might seem like a restriction on Kneecap’s freedom of expression, the situation is complex. Canada, like any country, doesn’t have to let anyone in, so they’re within their rights to deny entry. However, the government should base its decision on sound reasoning.

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2025-09-21 20:00