‘Offensive and insensitive’: Why is Bob Vylan being criticised? Amsterdam show sparks backlash

Bob Vylan’s frontman, Bobby Vylan, sparked controversy after seemingly mocking Charlie Kirk’s assassination during an Amsterdam show, dedicating a song with provocative pronouns. The remarks ignited online outrage, with accusations of celebrating political violence. While the venue distanced itself, emphasising punk’s confrontational nature, Vylan denied celebrating Kirk’s death, leading to further social media backlash.