Green Day calls JD Vance a slur in rework of band's 2000s-era song
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During a recent concert in Melbourne, Green Day's lead singer Billie Joe Armstrong took aim at Vice President JD Vance by changing lyrics to their song "Jesus of Suburbia," suggesting Vance is "r-d". The performance also included political commentary on figures like Elon Musk and Donald Trump, addressing American foreign policy issues, particularly regarding Ukraine. Armstrong's pointed lyrics reflected frustrations over political dynamics, showcasing Green Day's long-standing tradition of embedding political critique within their music.
Am I r-d or am I just JD Vance?" lead singer and guitarist Billie Joe Armstrong sang instead of the original lyrics, "Am I r-d or just overjoyed?
We are the kids of war and peace, From Ukraine to the Middle East, instead of the original lyrics, "We are the kids of war and peace/ From Anaheim to the Middle East.
Don't you want Elon Musk to shut the f- up? Don't you want Donald Trump to shut the f- up?
Read at New York Post
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