Bob Vylan drew criticism throughout a live performance in Amsterdam after frontman Bobby Vylan referenced the killing of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk at a Utah college occasion.
Whereas acting at Membership Paradiso within the Netherlands, Bobby Vylan addressed the group earlier than launching right into a music, saying, “I wish to dedicate this subsequent one to an absolute p############ of a human being. The pronouns was/have been. Trigger in case you chat s###, you’ll get banged. Relaxation in peace Charlie Kirk, you p############.”
🚨 Bob Vylan calls Kirk “p############”
“Pronouns Was/Have been” 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 pic.twitter.com/ClTa45GYuU— Pamphlets (@PamphletsY) September 14, 2025
Kirk, 31, a staunch ally of former President Donald Trump and founding father of Turning Level USA, was shot and killed Wednesday (September 10) throughout a talking engagement at Utah Valley College. Authorities have labeled the incident a politically motivated assassination.
Some folks interpreted Bob Vylan’s remark as a celebration of Kirk’s dying, sparking backlash on-line and from conservative circles.
Bobby Vylan Denies Celebrating Charlie Kirk’s Dying
In response, Bobby Vylan posted a video to social media denying any such intent. “At no level throughout yesterday’s present was Charlie Kirk’s dying celebrated. At no level by any means did we have fun Charlie Kirk’s dying,” he mentioned.
Settle down. pic.twitter.com/k6jeeedRvB
— Bob Vylan (@BobbyVylan) September 14, 2025
Membership Paradiso stood by the efficiency, issuing an announcement in protection of the band’s proper to creative expression.
“Paradiso believes within the energy of creative freedom. Music, and punk particularly, has historically been a type of artwork that amplifies anger, discontent, and injustice with out filter.”
The venue additionally linked the efficiency to broader political points, stating, “Paradiso shares the outrage and concern relating to the genocidal violence happening in Gaza. That Bob Vylan raises his voice towards it’s legit and vital.”
This isn’t the primary time Bob Vylan has drawn criticism for controversial political statements.
Throughout a dwell BBC broadcast at Glastonbury Pageant in June, the duo referred to as for the “dying” of the Israel Defence Forces (IDF), prompting a police investigation by Avon and Somerset Police.
BBC director normal Tim Davie later described the published as “a really important mistake,” and the community issued an apology, calling the section “antisemitic” and “deeply disturbing.”
Following that incident, the U.S. State Division revoked the group’s visas, successfully barring them from performing in the USA.
Bobby Vylan has persistently defended his feedback as political speech, not hate.
After the Glastonbury controversy, he wrote on social media, “There was nothing antisemitic or felony about something I mentioned.”
Regardless of the controversy, Bob Vylan’s upcoming exhibits within the Netherlands are nonetheless set to go forward. Venues Doornroosje and 013 each confirmed the occasions will proceed.
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