The Wiggles slammed for hinting at ‘new collab’ with Lil Nas X: ‘You betrayed us’
Sarah Fittock - 3 January 2023
The Wiggles have been blasted on social media after hinting at a “new collab” with US rapper Lil Nas X.
The popular children’s music group posed for a picture with the controversial American rapper, who was holding a purple Wiggles shirt, at Falls Festival in Melbourne.
The children’s entertainers cheekily captioned the image: “New collab in the wind?” - sparking outrage among furious fans.
“Such a shame, my daughter loved The Wiggles. I don’t see how someone who lap dances the devil in their music videos is a good candidate for working in the children’s music industry,” one infuriated mother wrote.
The 23-year-old rapper, who is in town on his Australian tour, has copped backlash in the past over his controversial music video for his number one hit Montero (Call Me By Your Name).
In the clip, the artist, whose real name is Montero Lamar Hill, rides a stripper pole to hell and gives Satan a lap dance, before removing the devil’s horns and placing it on his head.
Fans of The Wiggles were left enraged by the idea of the group collaborating with the rapper.
“Why are you guys collaborating with someone who worships the devil and put human blood in his sneakers and sold them,” one unimpressed fan wrote.
The comment was referencing the rapper’s 2021 special edition “Satan Shoes” in which a drop of human blood was added to 666 modified Nike sneakers that sold out in less than a minute.
‘Oh dear you can’t be serious?’
A second fan said: “I’m sorry but Lil Nas should have nothing to do with children. Period.”
Which provoked a response from another disappointed fan: “I agree they need to collab with someone who is a good role model for kids and Lil Nas X is not one of them.”
“Oh dear you can’t be serious? The Wiggles should remain a source of light not dark,” a third concerned fan commented.
Another said: “Why Wiggles, WHY!?! You have betrayed us.”
One conspiracy theorist even suggested: “They all sold their souls years ago for celebrity, and they’ll do as they’re told.”
The comment section wasn’t entirely angry, with many posting their excitement at the possibility of a collaboration.
“100 per cent support this can’t wait to take the little one if Lil Nas comes to Melbourne,” one parent said.
“I WAS WAITING FOR THIS,” another wrote.
“Awesome just awesome… you guys were such a highlight,” A third added.
This isn’t the first hint at a collab between the artists.
‘Ready to wiggle’
Back in April of last year, back and forth tweets between the rapper and children’s group got fans excited.
The 23-year-old prompted a discussion after tweeting: “Trying really hard to get The Wiggles to co-headline the tour with me. I will keep you guys updated.”
Within four hours, the Australian children’s band replied: “Ready to wiggle with you!”
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