How Donald Trump’s Obsession With “Y.M.C.A.” Broke Down the Village People
The chart-topping group once dunked on Trump for using its track at his rallies. Four years later, the band is giving him a live show at his second inauguration.
Why The Village People are performing the ‘Y.M.C.A.’ at Trump’s inauguration events — after sending him a cease and desist
America — there’s no need to feel down. The Village People are performing their 1978 hit “Y.M.C.A” at one of Donald Trump’s many inauguration celebrations. Despite sending the president-elect, 78, a cease and desist in 2023 to stop using their music after their “Macho Man” song was played at a Mar-a-Lago event and backing Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 election,
All The Big Performers At Trump’s Inauguration Events: Carrie Underwood, Village People, Nelly And More
The Village People—the band behind one of Trump’s favorite hits, “Y.M.C.A.”—will perform at a pre-inauguration event.
'Y.M.C.A.' gay anthem group Village People to perform at Donald Trump inauguration events: 'This won't make some of you happy'
Carrie Underwood also drew widespread criticism after announcing that she would perform at Trump's inauguration.
Village People lead singer explains why they’re performing at Donald Trump’s inauguration
Victor Willis, the lead singer of the Village People, said that "music is to be performed without regard to politics."
Village People Branded 'Traitors' for Performing at Trump's Inauguration
"Y.M.C.A." is known to be a favorite of Donald Trump's, and its singer plans to be on hand for the president-elect's swearing in.
Village People Set to Perform Iconic “Y.M.C.A.” At Trump Inauguration Events
The iconic band Village People have announced that they will be performing at Donald Trump's inauguration events..
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"Y.M.C.A is a global anthem" — Village People acknowledges their performance at Donald Trump's inauguration won't make some people "happy"
In a Facebook post on January 13, 2025, the band emphasized that music transcends politics and expressed hopes that their global hit Y.M.C.A. would help unite a divided nation. "We know this won ...
Jay-Z’s Diddy Case, Drake’s Legal Motives, ‘Y.M.C.A.’ Lawsuit Threats & More Top Music Law News
Jay-Z faces shocking Diddy case, experts weigh Drake's UMG actions, 'Y.M.C.A' singer threatens lawsuits over 'gay' label, and much more.
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LGBT+ backlash after Village People agree to perform at Trump inauguration events
open image in gallery The group gained international fame in the 1970s with their flamboyant on-stage personas and catchy dance-pop music (Getty) “Our song Y.M.C.A. is a global anthem that ...
Village People's blockbuster 1978 hit Y.M.C.A rockets to #2 on Billboard's chart after President-elect started using it; Rock band to perform at Donald Trump inauguration day
The Village People will participate in President-elect Donald Trump’s 2025 inauguration, emphasizing their belief in music’s power to transcend politics. Despite criticism from fans, their 1978 hit Y.