Hold Up! Ashanti’s SeaWorld Concert Interrupted by PETA Protest

Ashanti‘s performance at SeaWorld San Diego took an unexpected turn after animal rights organization PETA staged a high-profile protest during the show.

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As the Grammy winner performed at the park’s Bayside Amphitheater, a yacht displaying a large “SeaWorld Kills” banner sailed into view behind the stage. Earlier in the day, demonstrators also gathered outside the venue with signs urging the singer and concertgoers to reconsider supporting the marine park.

In a statement, PETA reiterated its long-standing criticism of SeaWorld, alleging that dolphins and orcas endure inhumane conditions in captivity and calling on the company to end its breeding program in favour of seaside sanctuaries.

Neither Ashanti nor SeaWorld has publicly responded to the demonstration. The protest, however, quickly gained traction online.

Check out footage from the performance:

Ashanti drew a huge crowd when she recently performed at Bayside Amphitheater during SeaWorld San Diego’s Summer Concert Series, where the entire crowd was spotted singing along as Ashanti performed some of her hit songs. pic.twitter.com/Gy8KfvNjYI

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