Spike Lee drops Trump inauguration performer from Netflix show
Musicians and artists have faced pressures over whether to perform at Donald Trump’s presidential inauguration.
Chrisette Michele
The former reality TV star has reportedly faced difficulties securing acts to perform during the ceremony.
Grammy winner Chrisette Michele was reportedly in line to have her single ‘Black Girl Magic’ appear in Lee’s exclusive Netflix series ‘She’s Gotta Have It’.
The director took to Instagram to announced he’d decided not to use the song in light of Michele’s decision to perform at the inauguration.
A photo posted by Spike Lee (@officialspikelee) on
Michele took to Twitter to say she hopes, with her performance, to "create a peaceful and progressive conversation".
https://t.co/lvG5EhBe6r | An Open Letter pic.twitter.com/enNJvHyZPi — chrisette michele (@ChrisetteM) January 19, 2017