In an Instagram story, Jaime Bennington alleged how Linkin Park co-founder Mike Shinoda ‘silently erased Chester’s life and legacy’
After criticizing Linkin Park to replace Chester Bennington put Emily Armstrong on vocals from the iconic American rock band, Jaime Benningtonthe singer’s son, revealed how some of the group’s fans became “aggressive” towards him.
What does Jaime Bennington think about Emily Armstrong replacing Chester Bennington in Linkin Park?
In an Instagram story, Jaime stated as Mike Shinoda, co-founder of Linkin Park“silently erased his father’s life and legacy” in real time. […] During International Suicide Prevention Month.”
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Jaime even wrote several paragraphs drawing attention to the alleged involvement of Armstrong with the Scientology and the support she gave to the actor Danny Mastersonconvicted of abuse. She even attended one of the actor’s hearings, who was later accused of rape and sentenced to 30 years in prison in 2023. The singer apologized on Instagram after fans raised questions about her character, and denied that she condoned the crimes of Masterson.

That’s why, Jaime also argues that the Linkin Park owes clarification to fans, adding that the band “betrayed the trust” of its audience. In a broadcast made via Discord, Shinoda tried to dispel the cancellation from fans. He explained how he understands the shock, but asked that discussion about the case Emily was respectful. However, the musician did not delve into the matter.
How have Linkin Park fans reacted to Jaime Bennington’s statements?
According to Billboard, Jaime Bennington has alleged how some Linkin Park fans have been “cruel, unusual and aggressive” towards him. According to him, the band did not invite him to attend the band’s first show after their return: “I have heard nothing from the band themselves, which is not unexpected. They did not come to me with this announcement, they did not ask me how I felt.”
“There are a lot of people who don’t like me. There are a lot of people saying really horrible things to me right now. To be honest, I don’t think I would feel safe going to a general admission show,” he continued. “I don’t know who would be the one to respond to me in an aggressive way. The audience itself might actually be unsafe for me.”
I want to go [ao show]. There are reasons why I may not be allowed to enter the premises, which I can’t talk about right now, but unless I’m explicitly told, ‘You can’t go for this reason,’ I want to go.
“A lot of these Linkin Park fans that are going to be there have been cruel, unusual and aggressive. You’re telling me to kill myself, you’re telling me I’m horrible, you’re telling me my dad doesn’t like me. What are you talking about? You didn’t give a shit when he died. If you did, you’d understand what the problem is. You’d understand why this is all wrong,” concluded Chester Bennington’s son.
Source: Rollingstone

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