Kyle Gass net worth: Singer's career fortune explored as his agent Michael Greene severs tie post Trump joke controversy

Well-known singer Kyle Gass' agent Michael Greene, who works for the Greene & Associates Talent Agency, has parted ways with him. It was first reported by Rolling Stone on July 16. The news comes after Gass made a controversial comment about Donald Trump in Sydney, Australia on July 14, 2024.

Gass was accompanied by the member of Tenacious D, Jack Black, and was asked to reveal his birthday wish to the audience. Kyle replied by saying:

"Don't miss Trump next time."

While Tenacious D was supposed to perform a few more shows in Australia, all of them were eventually canceled. Apart from this, Kyle Gass is also a member of another group, Trainwreck. He also has several films and TV shows in his credits, and Kyle's net worth is believed to be $3 million, as per Celebrity Net Worth.

Kyle Gass' comment also led to other issues, including that Australian senator Ralph Babet demanded that Tenacious D members be removed from the country. Meanwhile, Jack Black has announced through Instagram on July 16, that the tour won't continue anymore and thanked his fans. He wrote:

"I was blindsided by what was said at the show on Sunday. I would never condone hate speech or encourage political violence in any form."

The actor's words during his performance were referring to the assassination attempt on Donald Trump, which happened on Saturday, July 13, when the former president of the United States was at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.

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Kyle Gass' career explored

Also known as Kyle Richard Gass, he has been recognized for his work as a musician and actor over the years. He became a popular face after collaborating with Jack Black for the comedy rock duo group, Tenacious D in 1994.

The band has 4 major projects in their credits, starting with their self-titled album in 2001. Their latest album, Post-Apocalypto, came out back in 2018. While the group's fans have been eagerly waiting for the release of another album, Kyle Gass opened up about the same in an interview with Loud Wire in April 2024.

"[It's a] classic six-year cycle. I think we might be a little overdue … We gotta do it this year. We can feel the heat, but you know, it's gotta percolate. We got to fit in between Jack [Black's] very busy film schedule. But we're going to do it. We're going to get it. Publish or perish."

Jesus Ranch is one of their famous tracks and in an interview with Variety in 2021, Kyle recalled the time when they went on the promotion of the project after the 9/11 attacks. He stated:

"I felt like, let the healing begin. People needed a good time and to cut loose. We were almost the recipient of people's need to have a good time. It felt good, actually."

The Idle Hands star has been an expert in guitar, helping him in his musical career. Although he was planning for a solo tour in 2021, it did not happen as scheduled. His acting career has additionally contributed to his popularity over the years. Kyle Gass made his debut during the 90s and has appeared in many big projects.

He played minor roles in TV shows such as Fillmore!, Tom Goes to the Mayor, and 2 Broke Girls. Gass was additionally cast in several films like Barry Munday and Book of Fire.

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Kyle Gass has shared his response to the controversy on social media

Furthermore, Gass posted a statement on July 16, 2024, through Instagram, regarding his aforementioned comments in Sydney. He described his words as an improvisation and apologized to everyone. He wrote:

"I don't condone violence of any kind, in any form, against anyone. What happened was a tragedy, and I'm incredibly sorry for my severe lack of judgment."

Kyle Gass was last seen in an episode of the comedy-drama series, Hacks, which aired on HBO. A fourth season of the show has been confirmed by the producers this year.