'Raising my voice in opposition': Bruce Springsteen cancels N.C. concert over HB2 law

Make room, NBA. The Boss is putting his foot down, too:

Springsteen cancels NC show over HB2 https://t.co/eyNiNlZrAj

— Zeke Miller (@ZekeJMiller) April 8, 2016

There’s an official statement and everything:

A statement from Bruce Springsteen on North Carolina: https://t.co/YahXTKffvV

— Bruce Springsteen (@springsteen) April 8, 2016

The news was greeted with mixed reactions:

@paul_compact @ColorInFusion @deannalynnarzol It's a brave decision. Feel sorry for NC people but hope they understand his stance.

— Martin Baker (@ytfcbadger) April 8, 2016

This is why he's called "The Boss." #integrity “@springsteen: A statement from Bruce Springsteen on North Carolina: https://t.co/gDTOgKKdiy"

— Jamie Ludwig (@unlistenmusic) April 8, 2016

Thank you, @springsteen for supporting the humanity in us all #HB2 #WeAreNotThis pic.twitter.com/GWNx8PXr6I

— Lori Bush (@loribush) April 8, 2016

@springsteen is alright in my book. https://t.co/mkj2VyE5RA

— Nick (@FurlinNick) April 8, 2016

@springsteen awesome decision. Thank you.

— lincoln572 (@lincoln572) April 8, 2016

Good for you, Bruce Springsteen! #EqualRights https://t.co/D8sjNMmxYy

— Donna Dawes (@donna_dawes) April 8, 2016

Like a BOSS! Thank you, Mr. @Springsteen! ? https://t.co/xFnAaxGBmq

— Michelle Cho (@MichelleYCho) April 8, 2016

Go @springsteen https://t.co/JvxUAj3LK6

— *Molly Ferguson* ??????? (@mollyfergie) April 8, 2016

Punish your fans, smart move. https://t.co/nma1UDQh2O

— Jason (@jasonelevation) April 8, 2016

Wow @springsteen making a stand. I get it but as someone who has paid like $1000 in plane tickets this tour, can't say I agree

— Matt Schoch (@Matt_Schoch_) April 8, 2016

Bruce Springsteen cancels concert in NC over #HB2. Wife told me after she was going to surprise me with tickets. https://t.co/ht4ziES585

— Dave DeWitt (@DaveDeWitt) April 8, 2016

So @Springsteen canceled the NC concert I was gonna go to cuz of HB2 laws. I respect him so much but I just missed my 1st chance to see him?

— UGene? (@EugeneGlukh) April 8, 2016

https://twitter.com/Gbroom93Guy/status/718527375902834689

Editor’s note: This post has been updated with additional tweets.

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