Tuesday, December 11, 2012

"Gangam Style" Singer's Controversial Anti-American Protest Song

Although the "Gangnam Style" singer issued a swift apology time last week after the controversial lyrics of a protest song the South Korean rapper released nearly a decade ago came to light, the video of him performing another controversial song has now surfaced. The newly leaked video footage of his music video is from a 2002 performance and was reportedly given by PSY ("Gangam Style" rapper) as a response to two South Korean schoolgirls being killed in an accident involving U.S. millitary. It's unclear if this song is different from the headline-grabbing tune whose lyrics called to "kill those *#$%*#% Yankees," as he reportedly made that performance in 2004—though his damage control apology issued Friday presumably covered all manner of past indiscretions. In the 10-year-old performance that has now surfaced, PSY is seen in full gold face, lifting a replica U.S. tank over his head and smashing it down onstage, repeatedly attacking and dismantling it while encouraging cheers come from the crowd.Despite the growing controversy, PSY still performed as planned at the Christmas in Washington concert over the weekend, performing for President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama in the concert hosted by Conan O'Brien. It airs on TNT Dec. 21.

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