Rock icon apologizes for using racial slur in X post: ‘I do not discriminate'
Gallagher used a slur that mocks East Asians in a since-deleted post on the social media platform Tuesday, NME reported.
Fans were quick to call out the rock legend, leaving comments such as "Liam ute gonna get cancelled today" and 'Liam you can't say that," with Gallagher responding to many of them.
However, the musician eventually deleted the post and issued an apology, in which he said he does "not discriminate."
"Sorry if I offended anyone with my tweet before it wasn't intentional you know,' Gallagher wrote. 'I love you all and I do not discriminate. peace and love."
Gallagher had used a term that is widely recognized as a derogatory imitation of Asian accents, particularly those of Chinese origin or those perceived to be Chinese, The Independent reported. The slur was frequently used during the COVID-19 Pandemic when anti-Asian hate crimes surged worldwide.
This incident comes as Gallagher is set to join his brother, Noel, for Oasis' long-awaited reunion. The legendary British rock band will play together for the first time 15 years. The reunion comes 30 years after Oasis skyrocketed to fame with the release of its debut album, 'Definitely Maybe' in 1994.
Starting with two shows at Cardiff Principality Stadium on Friday and Saturday, Oasis is scheduled to play more than 40 shows globally from July through November.
Click here for information on how to buy tickets for Oasis' North American concerts.
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