Waka Flocka Under Fire After Performing Alongside Rapper Wearing Swastika Shirt, Venue Condemns The Incident

Waka Flocka Under Fire After Performing Alongside Rapper Wearing Swastika Shirt, Venue Condemns The Incident

Waka Flocka is under fire after a man wearing a swastika shirt appeared on stage with him during a performance in New Orleans.

The incident took place Saturday night (May 3) at the Ohm Lounge, where video footage shows Waka performing as a man wearing the Nazi symbol dances beside him. Fans identified the man as local rapper Loudiene.

Following the backlash, the venue issued a statement saying,

“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. This symbol has no place in our venue, our values, or our city.”

 

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They added,

“Notably, Waka Flocka’s manager, who is Jewish, was just as shocked and disturbed to learn how the situation unfolded online today.”

Although the venue claimed they only became aware after the show, reports from attendees say concerns were raised during the performance, and the staff allegedly ignored them.

In an Instagram Story, Loudiene dismissed the backlash, writing, “y’all gotta chill” and insisted he isn’t a Nazi. However, Waka Flocka has not addressed the controversy.

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