NEW ORLEANS, La. ( KPEL News ) — A popular music venue in New Orleans issued an apology after a rapper wore a swastika shirt on stage. The performer has responded — and the internet is not having it.
Ohm Lounge in New Orleans is catching a lot of heat from fans after a performer identified as New Orleans-based Loudiene wore a shirt with the Nazi symbol on the back. Ohm said in a social media apology that it was not aware of the imagery until after the show.
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“Following last night’s Waka Flocka performance, we were made aware that a New Orleans-based co-performing artist wore apparel featuring a symbol widely recognized as one of hate and violence,” Ohm said in its statement. “This symbol has no place in our venue, our values, or our city. Notably, Waka Flocka’s manager, who is Jewish, was just as shocked and disturbed to learn how the situation unfolded online today.”
Fans Respond, Don’t Buy Ohm’s Explanation
However, fans took to the Internet to push back against Omh’s claim. According to Fox 8 News , some patrons took to social media, saying they told staff about the symbol during the show, not after…