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New York’s SummerStage Cancels Kehlani Concert Amid ‘Concerns’ From Mayor Adams’ Office

New York's SummerStage canceled Kehlani's June 26 performance in Central Park, citing 'safety issues' raised from NYC Mayor Eric Adams’ office.

New York City’s SummerStage canceled Kehlani ‘s scheduled performance in Central Park this June, citing “safety issues” raised by Mayor Eric Adams’ office. In response to the letter, Heather Lubov, Executive Director of the City Parks Foundation, wrote to Mastro on the same day: “The safety and security of our guests and artists is of the utmost importance and in light of these concerns, the concert has been cancelled.” On Monday afternoon, both SummerStage and City Parks Foundation released a statement, acknowledging they were “notified by the mayor’s office that they have concerns for security and safety issues regarding the June 26 Kehlani concert, produced and presented by Live Nation.” The statement continued, “Those concerns are due to the controversy surrounding Cornell University’s decision to cancel Kehlani’s concert at the university, as well as security demands in Central Park and throughout the city for other pride events during that same time period.”

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