Demi Lovato and Nick Jonas canceled two of their upcoming concerts in North Carolina over the state’s new “bathroom law.”
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Both singers published statements on Twitter Tuesday explaining why, “after much deliberation,” they wouldn’t be performing in Raleigh or Charlotte this summer. (RELATED: These Celebrities Want To Punish Conservative States)
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— Demi Lovato (@ddlovato) April 25, 2016
“One of our goals for the tour has always been to create an atmosphere where every single attendee feels equal, included, and accepted for who they are,” the statement read.
“North Carolina’s discriminatory HB2 law is extremely disappointing and it takes away some of the LGBT’s community’s most basic rights and protections.”
“We know the cancellation of these shows is disappointing to our fans, but we trust that you will stand united with us against this hateful law.” (RELATED: Billy Ray Cyrus’s Fans SLAM Him For Criticizing ‘Religious Freedom’ Law In Mississippi)
Bruce Springsteen, Mumford and Sons and Pearl Jam have all canceled shows in the state over the new law that requires individuals to use the bathroom that matches the gender on their birth certificate.