As several artists withdraw from the 'Great American State Fair' due to its political ties with former President Donald Trump, rapper Vanilla Ice stands firm in his decision to perform. He argues that music should not be politicized, stating, 'I don’t even vote, so I don’t even care.' In an interview, he expressed his willingness to perform for any political leader, including Joe Biden and Vladimir Putin, emphasizing that music is meant to bring people together. Scheduled to perform on June 26, 2026, in Washington, D.C., Vanilla Ice is one of the few artists remaining in the lineup, alongside Fab Morvan of Milli Vanilli. He criticized the artists who have dropped out, suggesting they should not take the event's political affiliations seriously. Freedom 250, which aims to unite Americans for the nation's 250th anniversary, has seen the withdrawal of six performers, including notable names like Young MC and Martina McBride, while others like Freedom Williams of C&C Music Factory are still considering participation.