Vanilla Ice has brushed off a storm of criticism and vowed to stay on the Freedom 250 bill, even as dozens of acts drop out of the Great American State Fair on the National Mall. Read on to discover the full story!
In an Instagram video and caption, the rapper framed his participation as a rare chance to mark America’s 250th with nostalgia and fun. He described the shows as a way to bring people together, celebrate the nation’s history and deliver a ’90s party vibe — insisting the concerts aren’t meant as a political platform.