Following the discontent of Jewish people, Yulduz Usmonova's concert in the USA was canceled.
Yulduz Usmonova stated that she will not apologize for her statements about Israel.
The concert program of People's Artist of Uzbekistan Yulduz Usmonova, scheduled for May 9, 2026, in the Brighton Beach area of Brooklyn, New York, USA, has been canceled. The management of "Oceana Theater," where the event was expected to take place, announced this on its official Facebook page.
According to the announcement, payments for tickets sold for the concert will be refunded at the point of purchase. The organizers apologized to the audience for the inconvenience caused.
In recent days, reports have circulated on social media about increased demands from certain community representatives in the USA, particularly members of the Jewish diaspora, to cancel Yulduz Usmonova's concert (reports circulated). These calls are said to be related to the singer's previous statements regarding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
In 2021, Yulduz Usmonova made statements supporting the Palestinian people and criticizing Israeli policy. These remarks were later sharply debated by certain political and community circles in the USA.
According to information, discussions on this matter have also taken place in political circles in New York State. Some local politicians and community representatives demanded an explanation and an apology regarding the singer's previous statements.
The campaign initiators explained these demands by referencing Yulduz Usmonova's "public statements," but no information about official court or legal decisions has been provided.
In her previous appearances, Yulduz Usmonova emphasized that she is against violence and expressed her support for the Palestinian people. She stated that she is firm in her views, will continue her creative work, and will perform in front of fans through concerts.
"I am firm in my opinion. I am against violence. That is the first thing. Secondly, may Palestine always be free. This is their land. Do you understand? I always repeat: perhaps you are an ancient people, but you are a new country — Israel. America is not Israel. Do you understand? So do not consider yourselves masters. The whole world has its own masters, and it is definitely not you. Perhaps you control banks, other things, but the world's eyes are opening. Wait a little. You have turned the whole world against yourselves," she said.
Additionally, the singer responded to the debates arising on social media, stating that she would not apologize to anyone.
"We are an ancient people who respect ourselves. And, praise be to Allah, we are Muslims. We respect our religion, our nation, our ancient homeland. That's how it is. So, guys, don't be offended: no matter how angry you get, elections will pass today — you only add to my reputation with this. I am even glad that you all gathered against me because you have nothing else to do. That means I can really 'shake you up'. You showed me the way, good. But we will still see each other at concerts. If not this time, then maybe next time. I think tickets will always be sold out, because since Allah has given me talent, I will sing. I sing for humanity. The door is open to all of you, and justice, insha'Allah, will prevail," she said.
