During a presentation in Ireland, Singer commented on his origin and caused a negative reaction on social networks
“It is so nice to be here, because I am Irish. Everyone here resembles me. You are very, very white/pale” – Billie Eilish at Ireland. ??? pic.twitter.com/22bnqajlw9
– Billie Eilish Brazil (@billieieishbbr) September 2, 2023
During a show held in Ireland, last Saturday 26, the singer Billie Eilish He was involved in a dispute after a speech that many Netizen considered him raidly insensitive. While interacting with the public, the artist tried to highlight his connection with the European country, but the comment generated immediate discomfort.
“You know, it’s really nice to be here because I am Irish. Everyone here seems very, very very, very, very white. Anyway …”, said the singer, during the performance of the tour Hit me hard and soft.
The quickly viral phrase on social networks and caused the reactions of followers all over the world, including Brazil, where Billie Eilish had canceled a presentation scheduled for September this year in San Paolo.
Brazilian fans criticize and recall cancellation
The repercussion on social networks was not limited to the speech itself. Many Brazilian fans have resumed the recent cancellation of the coming of Billie Eilish in the country, which has rekindled debates on the singer’s position and its connection with the international public.
It is very strange for you to cancel a promising show in a missioned country like Brazil and let it go shortly after. https://t.co/0raopt1k8t
– Isis ?? (@Isisw1ft) July 28, 2025
Users wondered whether the comment on the “color” of the Irish public would be related to the fact that Eilish was unable to perform in a country recognized for its cross -agenation and ethnic diversity. Some Netizen even played with the situation, publishing memes on the singer.
Is Ireland like this? https://t.co/3mkvuseimv pic.twitter.com/qlxzy8elcl
– Ju Pintinho (@billiesquirt) 29 July 2025
Billie Eilish: What happiness to see a bread so similar to me https://t.co/v6nkkre3u
– Patetinha do Assaré (@juaauneto) 29 July 2025
Billie when he trampled Ireland: https://t.co/g4rzm70jk
– Apollo (@Apolomusician) 29 July 2025
So far, Billie Eilish has not commented on the repercussion of the speech or has commented on the developments on social networks.
Why did Billie canceled the show in Brazil?
According to information issued by Leodia portal, The cancellation of the presentation in Brazil was due to disagreements with the organization of the event, in particular as regards the place chosen for the show. The initial idea would be to perform the presentation at the Morumbis Stadium in San Paolo, which has a capacity of up to 68,000 people.
However, the singer would have expressed the preference for smaller and closed places, with a maximum of a maximum of 30,000 people, a standard that adopted on the current tour. The final decision to cancel the show would come from the artist himself, as the portal learned.
Source: Terra
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