The Commodores Become Latest Act to Ditch ‘Freedom 250’ Concerts in D.C. After Backlash Over Trump Ties

Their exit follows the departures of Morris Day and Young MC... with some confusion over where C&C Music Factory and Milli Vanilli stand.

By Chris Willman

Chris Willman

Senior Music Writer and Chief Music Critic

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The Commodores are the latest act to announce their exit from the Freedom 250 concert series set for Washington, D.C. next month, following the declared departures of Morris Day and Young MC from the retro-heavy bill.

The exits have followed quick backlash from fans of these respective artists after the concerts were announced Wednesday morning, with many unhappy that the musicians signed up to perform for an event aligned with a Donald J. Trump-founded organization.

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