The Village Individuals have confirmed their participation in Donald Trump’s upcoming inauguration celebrations, accepting that the transfer may make some followers offended.
The band stated its look was an act of religion within the energy of music, and a bid to assist reunite the nation after a bitter interval in politics.
“We’re asserting right now that Village Individuals have accepted an invite from President Elect Trump’s marketing campaign to take part in inaugural actions, together with a minimum of one occasion with President Elect Trump,” an announcement learn.
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“We all know this received’t make a few of you content to listen to; nonetheless we consider that music is to be carried out with out regard to politics.”
The assertion continued: “Our tune ‘Y.M.C.A.’ is a world anthem that hopefully helps deliver the nation collectively after a tumultuous and divided marketing campaign the place our most popular candidate misplaced.
“Subsequently, we consider it’s now time to deliver the nation along with music, which is why Village Individuals shall be acting at varied occasions as a part of the 2025 Inauguration of Donald J. Trump.”
Why Village Individuals Let Donald Trump Use ‘Y.M.C.A.’ at Rallies
Trump used “Y.M.C.A.” in his 2016 and 2020 election campaigns, resulting in a cease-and-desist demand from Village Individuals frontman and songwriter Victor Willis, who stated he might “now not look the opposite manner” after Trump hinted at having Black Lives Matter campaigners shot.
However the musician later modified his place, saying he’d “benefited vastly from use by the President Elect.” Trump continued utilizing the tune throughout his 2024 marketing campaign.
He defined: “The monetary advantages have been nice as nicely, as ‘Y.M.C.A.’ is estimated to gross a number of million {dollars} for the reason that President Elect’s continued use. Subsequently, I’m glad I allowed the President Elect’s continued use of ‘Y.M.C.A.’ And I thank him for selecting to make use of my tune.”
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