Black Crowes frontman Chris Robinson sparks backlash during their Tampa, Florida concert over an audience patriotic chant. Multiple outlets report that concertgoers chant “USA, USA” and that Robinson responds from the stage by shutting down the chant. He tells the crowd he does not know what they have to be proud of “right now,” and several articles describe him using harsh language toward what he calls an ignorant or “f—king ignorant” patriotic chant. The exchange leads to boos aimed at the band and, in some accounts, fans walking out or booing more broadly. Rolling Stone and other outlets also note that the response is mixed, with some cheers alongside the boos.
Afterward, Robinson and/or representatives address the controversy online, including claims that comments were “blown out of context,” while some fans call for a boycott. Coverage also references resurfacing of Robinson’s earlier controversial remarks, adding to attention around his political comments. Across reports, the central points are the onstage rejection of the “USA” chant, the crowd’s negative reaction, and the resulting online dispute.
