Maroon 5 Concerts News Update: Concerts In North Carolina Cancelled Over 'Bathroom Law'

Maroon 5 has cancelled its show in North Carolina to protest its new law dictate on bathroom use by transgenders.

In a message on its website, the group explained:

"We have announced that we will be canceling our upcoming shows in Charlotte and Raleigh, North Carolina, because of the recent passage of the HB2 legislation," the Adam Levine-fronted group said. "This was a difficult decision for us to make as a band. We don't want to penalize our fans in North Carolina by not performing for them, but in the end, it comes down to what we feel is morally right."

If you are among those who have already bought tickets for the concerts, you need to check with each venue's box office for more information. The cancelled concerts were scheduled to be performed at the Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte Sept. 11 and at the PNC Arena in Raleigh Sept. 12.

HB2 also called the "Bathroom Law," was passed  in March, stating that transgenders need to use public restrooms and changing facilities corresponding with the gender on their birth certificates rather than the gender they identify with.

The law has also blocked local governments from putting up anti-discrimination protections. This first of its kind US law has stoked multiple lawsuits and a huge backlash.

"Hundreds of concerts have been successfully performed across North Carolina, including Beyoncé, over the past few weeks since the law was passed," said Ricky Diaz, a spokesperson for the state's Republican governor, Pat McCrory. "We may never know why Maroon 5 waited until weeks later to make their political statement, but at this point, the only people they are hurting by hypocritically targeting North Carolina for selective outrage are their fans and the hardworking men and women servicing these shows while they keep tour dates overseas - even in Russia."

Bruce Springsteen, Pearl Jam, Demi Lovato, Nick Jonas, Itzhak Perlman and Ringo Starr are among other performers who have cancelled their appearance in North Carolina. Cyndi Lauper and Louis C.K. will follow their performances so that they can donate proceeds to other groups who are fighting HB2.

Although Beyoncé performed here on May 3, she protested on her website: "We think it is important for us to bring attention to those who are committed to being good and carrying on the message of equality in this core of the controversy."

The "Lemonade" singer then shared a link with the organization Equality NC, which is "dedicated to securing equal rights and justice for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) North Carolinians."