Yves Tumor, the controversial DJ who obtained booed off stage final night time on the Swedish Home Mafia‘s Arthur Ashe Stadium present in New York Metropolis, has spoken out after his latest efficiency. The artist, actual title Sean Lee Bowie, was tasked to heat up the night time for the digital trio. But the present noticed Tumor’s set obtain a unfavourable reception from many within the crowd.
Following the occasion, Tumor took to social media to share his response. In a video posted to his Instagram Tales, he described the concertgoers as “essentially the most unoriginal individuals I’ve ever seen.” He additionally acknowledged that his set was “the very best of the night time.” The artist continued his rant in opposition to the town, calling New York “actually hell on earth” and evaluating it unfavorably to Los Angeles, Berlin, and Paris. He additionally filmed himself tearing up a poster of the town, a gesture he stated was his method of “taking it out” on New York. In a later caption, he mockingly referred to the headliners as “Irish home mafia.”
The controversy has additionally sparked debate on-line, with one individual on Twitter mentioning the conflict in musical kinds. The social media consumer criticized Tumor’s option to play “exhausting techno and rock music” as a gap act for a “progressive home” group. This distinction in genres, and his angle on stage, is probably going the rationale for the gang’s unfavourable response.
For the reason that incident, Tumor has continued to publish concerning the scenario, sharing screenshots of hostile direct messages and feedback from Swedish Home Mafia followers. He addressed these messages with a contact of irony, writing, “These sub-humans are already filling up my feedback. That’s how a lot they beloved it, that they had that a lot vitality to look me up. I actually love my stalkers.” He additionally shared a number of screenshots, together with one the place he responded to a query about his music style with the phrase “Blatant racism.” One other message he posted confirmed somebody telling Swedish Home Mafia that their opening act was “some sizzling ass.”
As of now, Swedish Home Mafia has not issued a proper assertion on the matter. The band’s efficiency on the 23,000-capacity Arthur Ashe Stadium was notable, as they grew to become the primary digital and dance group to headline the venue. The incident with their opening act, nonetheless, has overshadowed this milestone.
