After several artists dropped out of a Washington, D.C., concert series organized by Freedom 250, rapper Vanilla Ice said he will still be on the bill, telling CBS News on Monday he would perform for anyone, including Russian President Vladimir Putin or Iran. The rapper, whose real name is Robert Van Winkle, told CBS News, … Read more
A number of artists have recently said they will not perform at the upcoming multi-day Great American State Fair at Washington, D.C.’s National Mall. It’s being put on by the group Freedom 250, which the BBC says was launched by the Trump administration, with the president appointing its CEO. Rapper Vanilla Ice joins to discuss … Read more
Make America the Early ‘90s Again? Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The musical lineup for a “World Fair-style celebration” on the National Mall marking America’s 250th birthday will include hip-hop acts Vanilla Ice and Flo Rida, organizers announced Wednesday. The rappers will be joined by … Read more