This Rapper Shut Down A Fan’s Sexist Comment By Kicking Him Out Of His Concert And We’re So Here For It
Do you know what I love? Men who call out other men for sexism and poor treatment toward women. Like British rapper Loyle Carner, who kicked one fan out of his concert for being sexist.
Carner was set to perform at the University of East Anglia when the fan allegedly began shouting sexist abuse at Elisa Imperilee, Carner’s supporting act. But Carner does not put up with that shit, and he shut it down immediately.
https://twitter.com/YasminVal_/status/917161354640977922
My guy @LoyleCarner getting sexist dickheads removed from the gig! Best start to a show I've ever seen hands down, see you later bro 🤧🖕🏼👋🏼😂 pic.twitter.com/yD9QEdrAyR
— nelson (@_samuelnelson) October 8, 2017
He called the man out in the crowd and told him he had to go. After the man was escorted out, Carner said, “Well now that that sexist guy’s not here do you wanna have some fucking fun?”
But this goes beyond just Carner’s concert — apparently the rapper got the man banned from the venue for life.
That shit will not be tolerated at any show. He's been banned from that venue, for life. https://t.co/TK4ouHQgv0
— Loyle (@LoyleCarner) October 8, 2017
People tweeted out their support and gratitude for Carner, because how often does a male artist actually kick someone out of their concert for treating a female artist badly?
Respect to @LoyleCarner for shutting down a man who shouted sexist abuse at his support act. https://t.co/nFbjhJkAVa
— safegigs4women 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ #saveourvenues (@safegigs4women) October 9, 2017
Yes, Loyle! We all have a responsibility to speak up and make it known.
— Frank Clyde Lamar (@LumberjackLamar) October 8, 2017
https://twitter.com/miaxperry/status/917170773915299840
— becca 🦆 (@circIess) October 9, 2017
Imperilee also took to Twitter to thank Carner.
Thanks @LoyleCarner, UEA and audience for support last night ❤️ https://t.co/Zu93HAUBf5
— Elisa Imperilee (@ElisaImperilee) October 9, 2017
Can more artists start doing this, please? If we show it’s unacceptable, maybe we can put an end to sexist abuse.