Why the Village People are performing ‘Y.M.C.A.’ at Trump’s inauguration events — after sending him a cease and desist
The Village People are performing their 1978 hit “Y.M.C.A” at one of Donald Trump’s many inauguration celebrations.
WATCH: Trump Dances With The Village People to Y.M.C.A. Live On Stage – Which They Previously Tried to Stop Him From Doing
President-elect Donald Trump surprised his pre-inauguration MAGA rally crowd by rolling out The Village People for a live performance of "Y.M.C.A." The post WATCH: Trump Dances With The Village People to Y.
How Donald Trump’s Obsession With “Y.M.C.A.” Broke Down the Village People
The chart-topping group once dunked on Trump for using its track at his rallies. Four years later, the band is giving him a live show at his second inauguration.
Village People star received hate mail from Democrats over Trump performance
A founding member of the Village People has received threats and hate mail from Democrats over the band’s decision to perform at Donald Trump’s inauguration events.
Village People once tried to stop Trump using their music. Now they’re dancing on stage with him
Village People once tried to stop Trump using their music. Now they’re dancing on stage with him - ‘Y.M.C.A’ has played at countless Trump rallies throughout his political career
Village People explain change of heart, why they’re performing at Trump inauguration
Will you PLEASE STAND and, just for one minute…just one… Now, The Village People will be performing at one of Trump’s inauguration events despite having sent the incoming president a cease-and-desist letter in 2023 and supporting Vice President Kamala Harris’s campaign.
The Village People are now teaming up with Donald Trump—and here's why
For nearly 50 years, when most people thought of the Village People, they thought of gay culture. However, now, the band seems to be mostly relevant due to the use of its songs by upcoming president Donald Trump.
At Trump’s Rally, the Contradictions Are in the Music
The president-elect danced along with Village People as his rally closed with a live performance of “Y.M.C.A.,” after Kid ...
Donald Trump closes out MAGA Victory Rally with Village People and 'Y.M.C.A.' dance
President-elect Donald Trump closed out his "Make America Great Again Victory Rally" address by dancing with the Village ...
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Y.M.C.A. and four other songs that have escaped their meaning
For example, you didn't really think that "Y.M.C.A." was a gay anthem, did you? This week, Victor Willis, who wrote the lyrics for Village People's camp classic, said that the song is not a "gay ...
Jay-Z’s Diddy Case, Drake’s Legal Motives, ‘Y.M.C.A.’ Lawsuit Threats & More Top Music Law News
Jay-Z faces shocking Diddy case, experts weigh Drake's UMG actions, 'Y.M.C.A' singer threatens lawsuits over 'gay' label, and much more.
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"Y.M.C.A is a global anthem" — Village People acknowledges their performance at Donald Trump's inauguration won't make some people "happy"
In a Facebook post on January 13, 2025, the band emphasized that music transcends politics and expressed hopes that their global hit Y.M.C.A. would help unite a divided nation. "We know this won ...
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Melania Trump Doesn’t Know the Real ‘Y.M.C.A.’ Dance Either
But he never does the official “Y.M.C.A.” moves. Instead, he awkwardly pumps his fists in time with the music, making no attempt to form letters. This “Trump Dance” has become iconic.
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LGBT+ backlash after Village People agree to perform at Trump inauguration events
open image in gallery The group gained international fame in the 1970s with their flamboyant on-stage personas and catchy dance-pop music (Getty) “Our song Y.M.C.A. is a global anthem that ...
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'Y.M.C.A.' gay anthem group Village People to perform at Donald Trump inauguration events: 'This won't make some of you happy'
"However we believe that music is to be performed without regard to politics." Bonnie Britain/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty; Rebecca Noble/Getty The band also notes that "Y.M.C.A." is "a ...
Village People's blockbuster 1978 hit Y.M.C.A rockets to #2 on Billboard's chart after President-elect started using it; Rock band to perform at Donald Trump inauguration day
The Village People will participate in President-elect Donald Trump’s 2025 inauguration, emphasizing their belief in music’s power to transcend politics. Despite criticism from fans, their 1978 hit Y.