Vanilla Ice doubles down on Freedom 250 after artist exodus: 'Once you commit, you don't quit'

Vanilla Ice is doubling down on his decision to perform at Freedom 250’s Great American State Fair as several artists have withdrawn from the events amid backlash.The Great American State Fair is a planned 16-day festival that will be held on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., running from June 25 to July 10 as part of the nation's 250th anniversary celebrations.The fair is being organized by Freedom 250, a nonprofit backed by President Donald Trump and working with the White House Task Force 250.After the lineup was announced on May 29, several performers, including Martina McBride, Bret Michaels, Young MC, the Commodores, Morris Day and others have announced they were dropping out.ROCK THE COUNTRY FESTIVAL DEFENDS PATRIOTIC MESSAGE AFTER ARTISTS EXIT, 'LOVING AMERICA ISN'T POLITICAL'During a Monday interview with Fox News Digital, Vanilla Ice, who was born Robert Van Winkle, confirmed that he was still "100%" on board, saying criticism of performers taking part has only strengthened his resolve to participate."I'm reinforced.

I'm here.I am committed.

Once you commit, you don't quit, man.And that's how I am," the 58-year-old rapper and singer said.Vanilla Ice is not backing down on his commitment to perform at America 250's Great American State Fair despite wave of criticism.

(Todd Rosenberg/Getty Images)"I was so honored, man, my mom is proud of me, everybody," Vanilla Ice said of being asked to perform."It's such a cool thing to go celebrate your country and enjoy the birthday."AMERICA 250 ORGANIZERS UNVEIL SWEEPING PLANS FOR THE COUNTRY'S HISTORIC BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION"And the way the people are dragging this into politics, it's not fair," he continued.

"It is not fair to us as entertainers for sure.And I think that this shouldn't be looked at as political or anything.""I'm happy that Trump's putting this on," Vanilla Ice added.

'I'm honored that he invited me.I've played for him many times.

They're great friends of mine."WATCH: VANILLA ICE DOUBLES DO...