Recently, Kyle Gass, known for being part of the comedic rock duo Tenacious D, has separated from his talent agency following a contentious remark he made about hypothetically shooting former President Donald Trump. This comment surfaced during one of his live performances, where Gass, in an attempt at humor, mentioned he might consider shooting Trump if he had the chance. Although meant as a joke, the statement faced severe backlash and eventually led to his agency cutting ties with him.
Following the incident, Gass publicly apologized, expressing regret for his comment which he admitted was both inappropriate and offensive. He clarified that he does not support violence in any form and his remark was a poorly considered attempt at humor made in the spur of the moment.
While this controversy has stirred significant criticism, the majority of Tenacious D’s fans have continued to support Gass. His followers have highlighted his extensive career as both a musician and a comedian, accustomed to making playful and bold statements. Despite this, there’s no denying that the situation has tarnished his image and provided a stark lesson about the repercussions of voicing such polarizing opinions publicly.
The long-term effects of this episode on Gass’s career remain unclear but he has communicated his intention to learn from this ordeal and move forward. As for Tenacious D, they are still actively touring and producing music, having released their latest album in 2018.
