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entertainment2 years ago

"Green Day Sparks Controversy with Anti-Trump Lyric Change in New Year's Eve Performance"

During their performance on "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2024," Green Day altered the lyrics of their song "American Idiot" to criticize Donald Trump, with frontman Billie Joe Armstrong singing "I’m not part of the MAGA agenda." This change reflects the band's history of political commentary and their consistent opposition to Trump's policies and rhetoric. The move drew mixed reactions, with some criticizing the band for perceived hypocrisy and others applauding their stance. Elon Musk and other public figures joined the conversation with varied opinions on the band's political expression.

via Billboard|
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entertainment2 years ago

"Green Day Sparks Controversy with Anti-MAGA Lyrics in New Year's Eve Performance"

During a New Year's Eve performance, Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong altered the lyrics of "American Idiot" to criticize the MAGA agenda, leading to backlash from Trump supporters and a comment from Elon Musk, who accused the band of aligning with the establishment. The incident is part of Green Day's history of political statements, including previous criticisms of Donald Trump. The band, known for their politically charged music, has been vocal against GOP policies and figures, maintaining their punk rock ethos. Elon Musk, now owner of the platform where the band was trending, is the world's richest man and has recently shown his own political shifts.

via Forbes|
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entertainment2 years ago

Green Day Tweaks "American Idiot" Lyrics to Critique Trump on New Year's Eve Show

During ABC's "Dick Clark New Year’s Rockin’ Eve," Green Day's lead singer Billie Joe Armstrong altered the lyrics of their hit "American Idiot" to include a line that seemed to criticize the MAGA movement, sparking reactions on social media. While many fans celebrated the band's bold statement, some MAGA supporters expressed their displeasure with the performance. The lyric change has made Green Day a trending topic as the year comes to a close.

via PennLive|
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