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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 ...
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Michael Franti’s Headlining Tour & Concert Cruise Canceled Amid Mounting Controversy [Update]

Michael Franti has canceled the remainder of his ongoing 'Welcome to the Family' tour amid mounting controversy.

Spearhead frontman Michael Franti responds to Victoria Canal sexual abuse claims as major acts drop out of Soulshine cruise

Michael Franti is sharing his side of the story after Spanish-American singer Victoria Canal accused someone in the music ...

Musician Michael Franti Admits Cheating on His Wife but Denies Allegations of 'Sexual Abuse' and 'Grooming'

Neither he, nor Victoria Canal, have named names in their Instagram posts, but Franti is already facing fallout from the ...

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 ...

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 ...