Overview

• Multiple Jewish organizations and synagogues, including the Jewish Federation of San Diego and the Anti-Defamation League, pulled support from the July 19–20 festival at Balboa Park over concerns about Kehlani’s past anti-Semitic rhetoric.
• Volunteer medical directors Dr. Jennifer Anger and Eliyahu Cohen-Mizrahi resigned, warning that Kehlani’s statements pose real safety risks for Jewish attendees.
• Mayor Todd Gloria announced he will not attend the festival after withdrawals by Jewish groups and mounting safety concerns.
• San Diego Pride has stood by its decision to retain Kehlani as a headliner, framing the move as a defense of free speech and artistic expression.
• Kehlani has defended their stance as opposition to genocide rather than anti-Semitism, while other institutions such as NYC Pride and Cornell University have already dropped the artist.