Vanilla Ice is set to perform at America 250’s Great American State Fair, and he’s not backing down despite criticism. In an interview with Fox News Digital, the 58-year-old rapper explained that he’s honored to be a part of the celebration and that it’s not about politics.
Patriotism and Freedom
Vanilla Ice said he raises the American flag at every concert and is proud to celebrate the country’s birthday. He believes that the celebrations are part of American freedom and that people should come together to enjoy them.
When asked about the backlash he received for agreeing to perform, Vanilla Ice said that he’s just an entertainer and that it’s not fair to drag him into politics. He emphasized that music is meant to bring people together and that’s what he’s focused on.
Supporting the Country
Vanilla Ice also mentioned that he has friends who are soldiers and that they’ve taught him about the code of ethics and what it means to be a real American. He said that he’s proud to represent the country and that he wears the American flag everywhere he goes.
Other artists have dropped out of the lineup due to backlash, but Vanilla Ice is standing firm. He believes that it’s not fair to pressure musicians into not celebrating the country’s birthday and that he’s going to do what he thinks is right.
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