“Utterly Disgusting”: YG Is Being Called Out For Asking Women At Spilt Milk To Expose Themselves
"The worst excuse for a performance, and a downright catastrophic excuse for a human. Honestly, no words for that set."
American rapper YG has been called out by punters at his set at Canberra festival Spilt Milk this Saturday, who allege he started a crowd chant telling women to “get your titties out”.
As reported by The Canberra Times, punters took to Facebook and Twitter to express their upset over YG’s alleged comments, in which he said he would stop performing until he saw “some titties”, before starting a chant.
“Just a quick message to say that YG was the literal scum of the festival,” wrote attendee Taylor Jackson in a popular Facebook post. “Can’t believe that you are continuing to promote that piece of garbage…. I am embarrassed that I had to watch this happen, not to mention how so many other people felt having to experience that.
“The worst set I have seen in my life. The worst excuse for a performance, and a downright catastrophic excuse for a human. Honestly, no words for that set.”
It’s also alleged that YG then made fun of women’s bodies when they did expose themselves, saying they had “mosquito bites” — comments which he has made previously at an all-ages gig in Brisbane last June, and at a recent Sydney gig.
It is so important that this is acknowledged for the disgusting behaviour it is. THIS IS NEVER OKAY. Utterly disgusting and disrespectful @YG#SpiltMilkpic.twitter.com/uGDkic7oTU
— Terri McDonald (@terrirmcdonald_) November 18, 2018
Spilt Milk has made a statement denouncing YG’s comments, stressing that “YG’s comments in now way reflect the values” of the festival. Read the full statement below.
Spilt Milk Statement Regarding YG
“The comments made by YG on stage were not ok. When this behaviour goes unchallenged, we are part of the problem, not the solution. We thank the courageous people who have voiced their feelings, so this disrespectful and predatory behaviour is exposed for what it is.
“We apologise that our stage was used in this manner and for not becoming aware sooner. YG’s comments in no way reflect the values of Spilt Milk and contradict our goals of a safe and inclusive space for all attendees. We can not, and will never, control an artist’s performance, but we will continue to focus our bookings on forward thinking artists that share our values.
“To anyone who takes part in this discussion, please consider that many people experience this and other types of predatory behaviour daily. Take the time to listen, learn and be part of the change.”