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Stevie Wonder’s Name Appears in Epstein Files Over Israel Stance, Documents Confirm
A recent investigation confirms that singer Stevie Wonder was indeed mentioned in documents related to the Jeffrey Epstein case, specifically in connection to Wonder’s 2012 decision to cancel a performance at a fundraiser for the Israeli military.
The reference appears in a 2014 newsletter from the Jewish News Syndicate (JNS) titled “Anti-Israel celebrities and their brands,” which was included in the millions of documents released by the Department of Justice under the Epstein Files Transparency Act.
The newsletter, which Epstein apparently received through a subscription, listed Wonder among several celebrities labeled as “anti-Israel.” The entry on Wonder stated: “Singer Stevie Wonder backed out of a performance at a Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF) gala in Los Angeles in 2012 due to ‘a recommendation from the United Nations to withdraw.’ Prior to Wonder’s decision to cancel his performance, BDS activists posted a petition on change.org urging the singer to pull out. That petition garnered more than 4,600 signatures.”
Other celebrities included in the JNS newsletter as allegedly being “anti-Israel” were actors Penelope Cruz and Javier Bardem, as well as comedian Russell Brand.
Important context about the newsletter is that it appears to have been widely distributed, not exclusive to Epstein. The Crescent City Jewish News, a website serving the Jewish community of New Orleans, published the same newsletter text in full, crediting JNS as the source.
The DOJ’s Epstein Library contains multiple emails from JNS, suggesting Epstein subscribed to their regular newsletters. The library also includes other subscriptions and automated emails from services like Spotify and Quora, indicating these were part of Epstein’s regular digital correspondence.
The incident referenced in the newsletter was widely reported by major news outlets in 2012. Wonder’s decision to cancel his performance came just days after the conclusion of an eight-day conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza known as “Operation Pillar of Defense,” which ran from November 14-21, 2012.
The Friends of the IDF gala was scheduled for December 6, 2012, in Los Angeles. According to multiple reports from outlets including The New York Times, Reuters, The Guardian, and the BBC, Wonder announced his withdrawal approximately a week before the event.
In his statement at the time, Wonder said: “Given the current and very delicate situation in the Middle East, and with a heart that has always cried out for world unity, I will not be performing at the FIDF Gala on December 6th.” E! News reported that Wonder concluded his statement with, “Hoping for one world, one people, one day, Stevie Wonder.”
Reports also indicated that Wonder pledged to donate money to organizations helping both Israeli and Palestinian children with disabilities.
It’s important to clarify that despite Wonder’s name appearing in the Epstein documents, there is no evidence that Epstein personally commented on or had any opinion about Wonder’s stance regarding Israel. Additional searches in the Epstein Library for “Stevie Wonder” revealed other mentions of the musician, but none related to Israel or the Israeli military.
The connection between Wonder and the Epstein files emerged amid increasing public interest in the documents released under the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which has spawned numerous claims and counterclaims about their contents, some accurate and others misleading or false.
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10 Comments
Interesting to see Stevie Wonder’s name come up in the Epstein files, even if the connection seems tangential. I’m curious to learn more about the circumstances behind his decision to back out of the FIDF event and whether there are any deeper ties to the Epstein case.
Agreed, the references to the UN recommendation and BDS petition provide some useful context, but there’s still a lot of uncertainty around the full story. It will be worth following this development to see if any additional details emerge.
This is an unexpected connection. I didn’t realize Stevie Wonder had taken a public stance against the Israeli military. The inclusion of his name in the Epstein files suggests there may be more to this story than meets the eye.
Yes, the details around the UN recommendation and BDS petition are intriguing. It would be good to get a deeper understanding of Wonder’s motivations and the broader context behind his decision to cancel the FIDF performance.
Interesting to see Stevie Wonder’s name come up in the Epstein files. I wonder what the full context is around his decision to cancel the FIDF performance. Seems like there may have been some political pressure or controversy there.
Yes, the reference to the UN recommendation and BDS petition adds an intriguing layer to the story. It will be worth following how this connection to the Epstein case gets explored further.
This is a surprising revelation. I didn’t realize Stevie Wonder had taken a stance against the Israeli military. It’s interesting to see his name come up in the Epstein files, even if the connection seems indirect.
The UN recommendation and BDS petition provide some context, but it would be good to get more details on Wonder’s specific reasons for cancelling the FIDF performance. Curious to see if this gets investigated further.
The link between Stevie Wonder and the Epstein case seems tangential, but it’s still noteworthy that his name appears in the documents. I’m curious to learn more about the circumstances around his decision to back out of the FIDF event.
Agreed, the UN recommendation and BDS petition provide some clues, but the full story behind Wonder’s involvement is still unclear. It will be interesting to see if any new information emerges as this is investigated further.