They sang their hit single 'Unholy' at the show at Los Angeles' Arena.ĭuring the performance, Smith sported a red ensemble that included a devil horn hat. Smith, along with German singer Kim Petras, won a Grammy for best pop duo/group performance. The debate comes after Smith's performance at the Grammy Awards in February was branded 'satanic' by some prominent conservatives. Meanwhile, another questioned whether the backlash was largely driven by Smith's appearance and identity, writing: 'I know fatphobia is prevalent but it's been really something to witness the visceral reaction to Sam Smith once they gained weight and presented themself more feminine.' They added that 'if people don't want their kids to see it, they should probably not take their kids to see it.' 'I mean, people know what kind of performances Sam Smith does by now,' wrote another. The expectations on young artists to stay 'kid friendly' even when they're 30 are unfair (their audiences grow with them) but Sam has never been that.' Your issue is that they’re unapologetically queer and gained weight just say that- B 🤍 April 15, 2023Īnother tweeted: 'It's not even like Sam's music has ever been targeted at kids either?! They were never a Disney kid or singing bubblegum pop. A LOT of concerts aren’t appropriate for children, it’s up to you if you take your kids. Maybe an unpopular opinion but Sam Smith doesn’t really owe it to any of you to be appropriate for children. Your issue is that they're unapologetically queer and gained weight just say that.' 'A LOT of concerts aren't appropriate for children, it's up to you if you take your kids. 'Maybe an unpopular opinion but Sam Smith doesn't really owe it to any of you to be appropriate for children,' tweeted one fan. They spoke out against the notion that his act was foisted upon unsuspecting children. However, several other Twitter users came to Smith's defense. 'The fact is even relevant demonstrates clearly our dying society.'Īnother Twitter user branded Smith 'disgusting' as they also shared footage from the show. 'Imagine taking your kids paying good money to see this perverse freak show,' wrote another detractor. The parents who took their kids to this concert should be jailed.' 'Sam Smith is a freak show,' wrote another. The post reflected the opinions of a number of Twitter users, some of whom copied-and- pasted the words shared by London, while others tweeted similar takes. On stage he performed a strip routine while in fetish gear.

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