Why did Village People perform for Trump despite cease-and-desist over Y.M.C.A?
The band's lead singer, Victor Willis, said music should be shared across the political spectrum but that their performance was not an endorsement of Trump's policies
Village People's hit YMCA's true meaning as 'gay icons' perform at Trump inauguration
Donald Trump asked the Village People to perform their 1970s hit Y.M.C.A. at his second inauguration just months after the band did a U-turn on him using their song
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.
Donald Trump Jokes About Village People Being 'Larger' Than 30 Years Ago
The song actually came out about 46 years ago, in October 1978 and reached No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 in early 1979. In 2024, Trump's frequent use of the song drove it to No. 1 on the Billboard Dance Digital Song Sales Chart, where it stayed for five weeks.
Village People's founding member discusses Trump and his link to their song 'Y.M.C.A.'
Victor Willis of the Village People says their music is for everyone, Republican or Democrat, defending the group's choice to perform at Trump's inaugural celebrations as a message of inclusivity.
Village People once tried to stop Trump using their music. Now they’re dancing on stage with him
The president-elect hosted the “Make American Great Again Victory Rally” at Washington’s Capital One Arena on Sunday, less than 24 hours before Inauguration Day. As Trump ended his final speech before taking the White House for a second term, the band Village People came on stage to perform their 1978 disco hit “Y.M.C.A.” live.
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 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.
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 ...
How did Donald Trump make ‘YMCA’ his go-to song?
On the eve of his inauguration, Donald Trump once again danced, as “YMCA”, the hit by Village People played at the MAGA ...
Trump ends inaugural eve rally with ‘Y.M.C.A.’ jam fest
As the thousands cheered, Trump performed his viral trademark moves to the hit song before exiting the stage to mingle with ...
Donald Trump busts out his viral dance moves on Village People's Y.M.C.A. performance at MAGA rally. Watch Video
On the eve of his inauguration as the 47th U.S. President, Donald Trump danced to 'YMCA' at a rally in Washington, D.C. The ...
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 ...