Rolling Loud Laughs Off Racist Remark on Indians, People Say “Boycott Its Mumbai Event”
The international hip-hop music festival organiser, Rolling Loud, has been facing severe backlash after it reacted to a now-deleted racist tweet about Indians. The criticism has come at a time when the festival is all set to hold its first-ever event in India, which is scheduled to take place in Mumbai. The backlash has been so severe that people have started sharing screenshots of Rolling Loud’s reaction and tagging Maharashtra Chief Minister, Devendra Fadnavis, saying that the show shouldn’t happen in Mumbai.
The incident unfolded when a user on Twitter posted a racist tweet about Indians, which was quickly deleted. However, before the tweet was deleted, Rolling Loud’s official Twitter account responded to the tweet with a laughing emoji, seemingly finding the joke funny. The screenshot of the interaction has gone viral on social media, with many people expressing their outrage and disappointment at Rolling Loud’s reaction.
The backlash was swift and severe, with many people calling for a boycott of Rolling Loud’s upcoming event in Mumbai. The event is scheduled to take place on December 11 and 12 and will feature a lineup of international and local artists. However, with the growing criticism, it remains to be seen whether the event will go ahead as planned.
The criticism has also prompted many to question the kind of values that Rolling Loud stands for. “It’s shocking that a music festival that claims to promote unity and diversity would respond to a racist tweet with a laughing emoji,” said a Twitter user. “It’s not just a matter of deleting the tweet, it’s about the kind of culture that Rolling Loud is creating.”
The incident has also sparked a wider conversation about racism and how it is tolerated in the music industry. “The music industry has a long history of tolerating racism and sexism, and this incident is just another example of that,” said a music industry insider. “It’s time for the industry to take a stand against racism and promote inclusivity and diversity.”
Rolling Loud has since deleted the tweet and responded to the backlash, saying that they “don’t condone hate speech or racism in any form.” However, the damage has already been done, and many people are calling for a boycott of the event.
The backlash has also been amplified by some of the biggest names in the music industry, including rapper and singer, Badshah, who tweeted that he wouldn’t perform at the event. “I won’t perform at an event that doesn’t stand for inclusivity and diversity,” he tweeted.
The incident has also sparked a wider conversation about the kind of values that the Indian government stands for. The Maharashtra government, led by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, has been criticized for its handling of the incident. “The government should take a strong stand against racism and promote inclusivity and diversity,” said a Twitter user. “It’s not just a matter of allowing an event to take place, it’s about creating a culture that promotes respect and understanding.”
The incident has also raised questions about the kind of messages that Rolling Loud is sending to its fans. “Rolling Loud is supposed to be a platform that promotes unity and diversity, but its reaction to the racist tweet suggests that it’s not taking racism seriously,” said a fan of the festival. “It’s disappointing to see an event that I was looking forward to attend turn out to be a platform that promotes racism.”
As the backlash continues to mount, it remains to be seen whether Rolling Loud will go ahead with its plans to hold the event in Mumbai. However, one thing is clear – the incident has sparked a wider conversation about racism and how it is tolerated in the music industry. It’s time for the industry to take a stand against racism and promote inclusivity and diversity.
Source: https://x.com/RollingLoud/status/1933248518954582105/quotes
