Bob Vylan drew criticism throughout a live performance in Amsterdam after frontman Bobby Vylan referenced the killing of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk at a Utah college occasion.

While acting at Club Paradiso within the Netherlands, Bobby Vylan addressed the gang earlier than launching right into a tune, saying, “I want to dedicate this next one to an absolute p############ of a human being. The pronouns was/were. Cause if you chat s###, you will get banged. Rest in peace Charlie Kirk, you p############.”

🚨 Bob Vylan calls Kirk “p############”
“Pronouns Was/Were” 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 pic.twitter.com/ClTa45GYuU

— Pamphlets (@PamphletsY) September 14, 2025

Kirk, 31, a staunch ally of former President Donald Trump and founding father of Turning Point USA, was shot and killed Wednesday (September 10) throughout a talking engagement at Utah Valley University. Authorities have labeled the incident a politically motivated assassination.

Some folks interpreted Bob Vylan’s remark as a celebration of Kirk’s loss of life, sparking backlash on-line and from conservative circles.

Bobby Vylan Denies Celebrating Charlie Kirk’s Death

In response, Bobby Vylan posted a video to social media denying any such intent. “At no point during yesterday’s show was Charlie Kirk’s death celebrated. At no point whatsoever did we celebrate Charlie Kirk’s death,” he stated.

Calm down. pic.twitter.com/k6jeeedRvB

— Bob Vylan (@BobbyVylan) September 14, 2025

Club Paradiso stood by the efficiency, issuing a press release in protection of the band’s proper to inventive expression.

“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.”

The venue additionally linked the efficiency to broader political points, stating, “Paradiso shares the outrage and concern regarding the genocidal violence taking place in Gaza. That Bob Vylan raises his voice against it is legitimate and necessary.”

This just isn’t the primary time Bob Vylan has drawn criticism for controversial political statements.

During a dwell BBC broadcast at Glastonbury Festival in June, the duo referred to as for the “death” of the Israel Defence Forces (IDF), prompting a police investigation by Avon and Somerset Police.

BBC director common Tim Davie later described the printed as “a very significant mistake,” and the community issued an apology, calling the section “antisemitic” and “deeply disturbing.”

Following that incident, the U.S. State Department revoked the group’s visas, successfully barring them from performing within the United States.

Bobby Vylan has persistently defended his feedback as political speech, not hate.

After the Glastonbury controversy, he wrote on social media, “There was nothing antisemitic or criminal about anything I said.”

Despite the controversy, Bob Vylan’s upcoming reveals within the Netherlands are nonetheless set to go forward. Venues Doornroosje and 013 each confirmed the occasions will proceed.

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