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Bay Area rock star known for positive music embroiled in grooming allegations

Michael Franti, a Bay Area musician and former Stern Grove headliner, is “vehemently” denying engaging in nonconsensual ...

Pop-reggae artist cancels tour stop in Wilmington amid sex crime allegations

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Michael Franti has announced that he is canceling all remaining dates on his tour. According to ...

Popular rock singer accused of sexual abuse fires back: It was ‘completely consensual,’ he says

While not naming the artist directly, the statement seems to be in response to her coming forward about allegations of an inappropriate relationship when she was 19.
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Why was Soulshine At Sea 3 cancelled? Details explored amidst Micheal Franti’s s*xual abuse allegations

Soulshine At Sea 3 was scheduled to be held from November 4, 2025, to November 8, 2025. However, the event has been canceled ...

Michael Franti admits cheating on wife but denies young singer’s claims of grooming and sexual misconduct

Roots musician Michael Franti is continuing his American tour amid the fallout of being accused of grooming and sexual misconduct by a young Spanish-American artist.

Sold-out concert cruise canceled after allegations about artist

An upcoming concert cruise has been canceled amid allegations about one of the performers.
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Who is Michael Franti’s wife? All we know as San Francisco musician denies Victoria Canal abuse allegations after the Soulshine cruise cancellation

San Francisco-based singer, songwriter, and activist Michael Franti has denied the allegations of s*xual abuse and grooming ...