Jack Black cancels Tenacious D tour after blowback from bandmate's dark 'wish' after Trump shooting

Kyle Gass (L) and Jack Black of Tenacious D perform at PNC Music Pavilion on September 06, 2023 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jeff Hahne/Getty Images)

"School of Rock" star Jack Black announced Tuesday that his comedy band, Tenacious D, has canceled their current tour after Black's bandmate made a dark joke about the attempted assassination of former President Trump. 

At a concert on Sunday, Black wished his bandmate and fellow actor Kyle Gass "Happy Birthday" before asking him to "make a wish," in a video that went viral on social media. Gass replied with, "Don’t miss Trump next time."

Black said in a statement to DailyMail.com that he was "blindsided" by Gass' remarks. 

"I was blindsided by what was said at the show on Sunday. I would never condone hate speech or encourage political violence in any form," Black said. 

"After much reflection, I no longer feel it is appropriate to continue the Tenacious D tour, and all future creative plans are on hold. I am grateful to the fans for their support and understanding."