During the final day of Coachella's first weekend, Circle Jerks' frontman Keith Morris stirred controversy following his band's performance. He clarified the lyrics of their song "Coup d'état," particularly the line "kill all," explaining its inappropriateness in today's world. He advocated for a metaphorical "army of Luigis" in reference to Luigi Mangione, who faces serious charges. Morris also criticized family members for their political choices. His unfiltered remarks during the livestream contrasted with other performances that faced censorship, raising further discussion on artistic freedom in political contexts.
Keith Morris clarified the controversial lyrics of "Coup d'état," stating, "That last line, ends with 'kill all.' That's a pretty fucking ugly statement."
He expressed the sentiment that instead of violence, what is needed is "an army of Luigis," in reference to alleged murderer Luigi Mangione.
Morris openly criticized his sister for voting for Donald Trump, revealing tension in their relationship over political differences.
Despite the controversy, Morris' unfiltered commentary went uncensored on the Coachella livestream, contrasting with cuts to other performers' statements.
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