FACT CHECK: Did Kansas City Cancel Pearl Jam Shows At Arrowhead In Defense Of Harrison Butker?
A post shared on social media purports that Kansas City cancelled Pearl Jam’s concert at Arrowhead Stadium in defense of Harrison Butker.
Verdict: False
The claim is inaccurate. No such announcement has been made.
Fact Check:
Butker recently defended his comments during an event in Nashville, to which the NFL has stated does not reflect their views, CNN reported. The kicker cited biblical saints and “love for Jesus” in his defense.
A post shared on Facebook alleges that Pearl Jam’s upcoming concert in Kansas City has been cancelled after the lead singer, Eddie Vedder, spoke out against Butker. The post shared a photo of each of the men with red and white text on top.
The text reads, “Kansas City Cancels Three Pearl Jam Shows At Arrowhead Stadium: ‘We Stand With Harrison Butker.’”
The claim is inaccurate. Pearl Jam does not have a show in Kansas City scheduled. However, this is not because the shows were cancelled. There is no such announcement on the band’s social media accounts or website. Likewise, there was no cancellation announced by Arrowhead Stadium.
The claim stems from a satirical account called America’s Last Line of Defense. The post claims, After Pearl Jam’s Eddie Vedder went on an anti-Harrison Butker rant, “the front office at Arrowhead Stadium canceled three of the band’s upcoming shows.” The account shares a clear satire disclaimer in their bio.
Vedder did respond to Harrison Butker’s commencement address, according to NBC News. During a show in Las Vegas, Vedder highlighted the female performers in their opening act and suggested both genders take pride in homemaking, but not in lieu of other aspirations. (RELATED: No, Andy Reid Did Not Say He Would Leave Team If Harrison Butker Was Fired)
This is not the first time misinformation surrounding Butker’s speech has been shared online. Check Your Fact debunked a claim that Travis Kelce will resign if Butker is not fired.