Michael Franti performs in Charlotte, North Carolina on May 10, 2025. Jeff Hahne/Getty Images Share on Facebook Share on X Share to Flipboard Send an Email Show additional share options Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share on Tumblr Share on Whats App Print the Article Post a Comment Michael Franti is no longer a client at Activist Artist Management, a source familiar with the matter confirms to The Hollywood Reporter, as the singer faces allegations of sexual misconduct from fellow singer Victoria Canal. Canal first came forward with her claims on Aug. 11 in an Instagram post, withholding Franti's name but alleging that Franti had groomed her and took pictures of her without her consent when she was 19 years old. "He appears to be loving, charismatic, and principled," Canal wrote. "However, behind closed doors, this person has a history of incredibly damaging behavior across the board and has a team of enablers around him who have fiercely protected his image, perpetuating this behavior for decades." Related Stories TV American Music Awards Stay at CBS With Five-Year Extension Lifestyle Max Martin's Musical '& Juliet' Debuts in L.A. as Taylor Swift Album Excitement Builds View this post on Instagram A post shared by vc (@victoriacanal) Days later, Canal shared a follow-up post that contained screenshots from more women who came forward to her with similar allegations against him. Franti has built up a devout audience over his decades-long career and is best-known for his double-platinum single "Say Hey (I Love You)." In an Instagram post of his own this week, Franti denied the allegations of sexual misconduct but confirmed he had "a romantic relationship outside my marriage" that he said was "completely consensual, based on mutual feelings and attraction." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Michael Franti (@michaelfranti) "I vehemently dispute any version of the story that says otherwise," Franti said. "I will however, take full accountability for not better recognizing the power imbalance as she was younger than me, and I was the headliner on tour." Billboard first confirmed Activist's split with Franti. Representatives for Franti didn't respond to THR's request for comment. The departure from Activist comes as Franti's upcoming third Soulshine at Sea cruise was canceled this week, as several artists including Maggie Rose and Dispatch decided to pull out of the event because the claims. "We have been made aware of deeply concerning public allegations involving another artist on the lineup and have chosen to withdraw from the event," Dispatch wrote on Instagram. "We are sorry for the inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dispatch (@dispatchmusic) THR Newsletters Sign up for THR news straight to your inbox every day Subscribe Sign Up Matthew Perry L.A. Drug Linchpin Jasveen 'Ketamine Queen' Sangha to Plead Guilty in Death of Matthew Perry The Beatles How 'Beatles '64' Remastered the Legendary Band's Live Performances for New Documentary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Chris Pratt Defends Some RFK Jr. Plans, Criticizes Polarized Views: "Be Reasonable" VMAs 2025 2025 VMAs: Sabrina Carpenter Among First Group of Performers (Exclusive) Obituaries Dan Tana, Former Owner of Namesake Hollywood Restaurant, Dies at 90 Taylor Swift With 'The Life of a Showgirl' Rollout, Taylor Swift Is More in Control Than Ever Matthew Perry L.A. Drug Linchpin Jasveen 'Ketamine Queen' Sangha to Plead Guilty in Death of Matthew Perry The Beatles How 'Beatles '64' Remastered the Legendary Band's Live Performances for New Documentary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Chris Pratt Defends Some RFK Jr. Plans, Criticizes Polarized Views: "Be Reasonable" VMAs 2025 2025 VMAs: Sabrina Carpenter Among First Group of Performers (Exclusive) Obituaries Dan Tana, Former Owner of Namesake Hollywood Restaurant, Dies at 90 Taylor Swift With 'The Life of a Showgirl' Rollout, Taylor Swift Is More in Control Than Ever