Lady Gaga Slams 'Disgusting' Immigration Law During Arizona Concert
The Lady doth protest
Gaga went political about immigration reform at a sold-out
“We have to actively protest,” Gaga said. “And the nature of the Monster Ball [concert tour] is to actively protest prejudice and injustice and the bulls*** that is put on our society.”
Although Gaga promised to “peaceably protest” immigration in
Gaga's remarks were spurred by SB 1070,
Toward the middle of the concert, Gaga also said that several “really big rock and rollers, big pop stars, big rappers,” had called her and asked her to boycott
“The Sound Strike” is a group of artists including Kanye West, Rage Against the Machine and several others who have refused to perform in
Gaga's political comments should come as no surprise. The pop singer has repeatedly vocalized her gratitude and support of the LGBT community during concerts and through the media, especially amid heated gay marriage debates. Gaga has also shown support of the pro-choice movement after collaborating on a line of condoms, the proceeds of which went toward Planned Parenthood.
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