post Share on social media Actor Jack Black claims he was chased off stage at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.
Verdict: False
That claim is inaccurate.
Fact check:
Black announced that he was cancelling the remainder of Tenacious D's tour following controversial comments made by his bandmate during a concert in Australia. BBC News When asked to wish his bandmate a happy birthday onstage, bandmate Kyle Gass reportedly replied, “Just make sure you don't miss Trump next time,” though Gass later apologized.
A post shared on X, formerly known as Twitter, alleges that Black tried to get onstage during Kid Rock's performance. The post shared two images of Kid Rock performing, as well as two images of Black.
The caption reads, “BREAKING: Jack Black begged to join Kid Rock onstage at the Republican National Convention but was promptly kicked out. 'No conscience allowed here.'”
This claim is inaccurate. It originates from satirical news media. ESpotAccording to the report, security removed Black from the stage when he attempted to join Rock on stage.
This website contains: Disclaimer “Esspots (a subsidiary of SpaceXMania.com specializing in satire and parody news), your one-stop site for satirical news and commentary about the United States,” indicating that the site is a parody.
Related Facebook account Called SpaceX Fanclub, it clearly identifies itself as satire, stating, “We post satire. Nothing you see on this page is true.” (Related: Has Starbucks joined the Heritage Foundation as an official sponsor of the 2024 Republican National Convention?)
This isn't the first time a satirical post has been shared online as fact: Check Your Facts recently denied claims that a woman was suing her parents for giving birth to her.
