By Ananya Varma
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Rap-punk duo Bob Vylan stirred another controversy after a recent performance at Amsterdam’s Club Paradiso, where conservative activist Charlie Kirk was allegedly mocked during their set. The punk duo’s frontman, Bobby Vylan, reportedly dedicated a song to Charlie Kirk, who was killed in Utah last week, by calling him “a piece of shit.” During the Amsterdam show, Bobby Vylan told the audience, “I want to dedicate this next one to an absolute piece of shit of a human being. The pronouns was/were. ‘Cause if you chat shit you will get banged. Rest in peace Charlie Kirk, you piece of shit.” Videos of the performance circulated widely on social media, drawing immediate backlash. However, Bobby Vylan claimed in an Instagram video, “At no point during yesterday’s show was Charlie Kirk’s death celebrated. At no point whatsoever did we celebrate Charlie Kirk’s death.” They had earlier sparked outrage when they called for the “death” of the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) at the Glastonbury Festival. Also Read: Was It Personal? Tyler Robinson Had A Trans Partner, FBI Probes If Charlie Kirk’s Views Sparked Motive Club Paradiso issues statement Meanwhile, the venue where they performed, Club Paradiso, issued a statement defending artistic freedom whilst acknowledging the controversial nature of the comments. The venue explained: “Paradiso believes in the power of artistic freedom. Music, and punk in particular, has traditionally been a form of art that amplifies anger, discontent, and injustice without filter.” Also Read: Charlie Kirk’s Wife Weeps Over His Open Casket, Shares Emotional Final Moments With Husband | VIDEO Charlie Kirk, who rose from a teenage conservative campus activist to a top podcaster and ally of US President Donald Trump, was shot and killed at Utah Valley University on Wednesday. A 30-hour manhunt led to the arrest of the shooter, Tyler Robinson, more than 250 miles from the scene of the crime, after a family friend of the suspect contacted police. Robinson, 22, is being held in Utah County Jail on suspicion of aggravated murder and other felonies. Officials believe he acted alone.
