Vanilla Ice has said he will remain on the lineup for the Freedom 250 Great American State Fair in Washington DC despite a wave of high-profile withdrawals by fellow performers over the event's political ties. The event, scheduled to run from 25 June to 10 July on the National Mall, has faced mounting controversy since its lineup was announced, with several artists saying they were never informed of its political affiliation.
The rapper, known for the 1990 hit 'Ice Ice Baby', said he views his role as an entertainer as separate from the political controversy surrounding the event. Speaking on TMZ Live on 29 May, he said he was not focused on the political aspects of the gathering and was not willing to abandon his scheduled slot.
