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Barbershop blasts out ‘Baby Shark’ in order to deter homeless people

  • A business owner in downtown Los Angeles played "Baby Shark" repeatedly through a speaker aimed at a nearby homeless encampment to deter camping.
  • The owner intended to protect his property and business amid growing tensions between local businesses and unhoused people in the area.
  • Residents said the music caused disruption and distress while local officials and the governor urged quicker, compassionate action on homelessness.
  • California allocated $3.3 billion from Proposition 1 for a new initiative supporting cities to address homelessness with urgency, Governor Newsom stated.
  • The event highlights friction between unhoused populations and businesses, underscoring ongoing pressure for improved homelessness policies and enforcement.
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WGN 9 broke the news in Chicago, United States on Monday, May 19, 2025.
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