Victor Willis contends that the song is not a "gay anthem," but David Hodo disagrees Village People’s Cop Threatens to “Crush” Construction Worker Over “Y.M.C.A.” Gay Anthem Dispute Jo Vito

The Village People’s lyricist and lead singer has hit out at the “false assumption” that the band’s biggest hit, “YMCA,” is a “gay anthem.”

Victor Willis acknowledged that the song's association with Trump's campaign has greatly benefited its chart performance and sales.

If he were to ask the Village People to perform the song live for him, we’d have to seriously consider it,’ Victor Willis says

Founding member of Village People Victor Willis joined 'Fox & Friends First' to discuss why he decided to endorse his iconic song at Trump rallies and whether he will play at the president-elect's inauguration.

Victor Willis, who co-wrote the hit song Y.M.C.A., revealed that he now owns 50% of the Village People's music catalog

Donald Trump made the 1970s hit “YMCA” by the Village People one of the theme songs of his 2024 presidential campaign, with the Republican presidential candidate ending each rally by doing his signature dance to the song. You’ve no doubt seen the “Trump dance,” which he actually started doing during his 2020 campaign, by now:

The singer suggested Village People will not play at Trump’s inauguration due to concern over a performance appearing as an endorsement. The band has allowed the president-elect to use “Y.M.C.A.” because of his fondness for the 1970s smash hit and issues he has faced using other songs, according to Willis.

Victor Willis, who co-wrote and sang the hit song, also threatened to sue any news outlet that refers to it as a “gay anthem.”

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