US EditionVillage People singer: ‘YMCA’ has ‘benefited greatly’ from Trump’s use
- Willis stated he has received "over a thousand complaints" about Trump's use of the song.
- He credited Trump's use of "Y.M.C.A." for the song's renewed popularity, generating millions in revenue since the association.
- Despite pressure to revoke the license, Willis emphasized the song's universal popularity and plans to sue media outlets labeling it as a "gay anthem" starting in 2025.
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After renewed global success, due to Trump's sponsorship of YMCA, the lead singer of the Village People says that “false suggestion must stop, because it is damaging the music”.
·Portugal
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The Village People Are Sick Of YMCA Being Called A ‘Gay Anthem.’ They’re Going To Start Suing Over It
Victor Willis, lead singer of the Village People, said that their song, "Y.M.C.A.," is not a gay anthem, and that his wife will sue anyone pushing the claim.
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He often accompanied Trump's campaign rallies, which did the band "a lot of good", claims Victor Willis
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