Asking Alexandria vocalist Danny Worsnop's comments on Algerian boxer Imane Khelif spark controversy
Frontman of UK metalcore band Asking Alexandria, Danny Worsnop, recently ignited some controversy online over recent statements regarding gender equality and the situation surrounding Algerian boxer Imane Khelif at the Paris Olympics.
Worsnop shared his views on social media on the dispute over Khelif's gender after her victory in women's welterweight boxing.
Resharing a screenshot from Reduxx Magazine on the situation, Worsnop commented:
I mean… how long are we going to play this game? Personal life y'all do what you wanna do. But in combat sports this is not okay by any moral or measurable degree. Tolerance and acceptance has a line and we have to draw it to protect our women. We're nothing without them.
To clarify, I do not believe in equality. We as men do everything in our power to provide and create for the women of this world, who are magical and wonderful creatures. And we fight relentlessly to protect their elegance and innocence.
Worsnop's comments attracted a significant amount of backlash in the comments replying to his initial post. Despite facing criticism, Worsnop retained his original statements online alongside a follow-up explanation regarding his position on the matter.
In a series of Tweets, Worsnop clarified his views the following day:
Just want to (with sober brain) clarify and fine-tune my post from yesterday so there's not a misunderstanding.
By "I do not believe in equality" I mean I do not believe we (men/women) are the same and comparable. I think each have our right an unique strengths and weaknesses.
I believe those differences are important and should be celebrated and adored.
I think rum may have messed up the delivery of that.
Side note: don't use a song a stupid 17 year old wrote (about a specific person who was involved in the writing and perfectly fine with it) which I literally have refused to play or acknowledge for very many years as an example of my views on women 🙄 that's silly.
What do very much do not believe in is men being allowed to climb into a ring and beat up women… was the point I think I was trying to get to.
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Post CommentThat boxer isn't a man though. A troglodyte maybe, but she was born a woman and identifies as a woman. But a heavyweight man doesn't box against a featherweight man because it's unfair. This lady shouldn't be able to box with women half her size and strength. That's the issue I have with it.
What a retard. She's a f*cking woman, and Danny is a f*cking cuck
^^ agree ur a musician not a philosopher if u we're smart u woulda got a degree… just shut the hell up and sing some bars… entertain me… ur just a clown, a jester for the time… know ur place bitch
He's a week late on this. Ronnie Radke wants his gimmick back though.
It's AnchorMAN, not AnchorLADY, and that is a scientific fact!
You can't "spark controversy" if no gives a rip what you think.
Seems that people only follow science if it tells them what whey want to hear. Both sides are guilty of that.
Well she's a woman. And one that could probably beat the f*ck out of this retard. Plus come the f*ck on lambgoat I get you need the clicks and dj lurk probably digs this shit "music", but spare us anything involving anybody remotely related to asking alexandria
Danny Worsnop is an alcoholic. He can't even determine how own drink limit, how can one listen to him determine an opinion on something else. Hope he dies in a car accident.
The guy telling musicians to stay in their place would only be on LG comment board if they were a failed musician in hardcore. Who else literally is on here wasting time?
I mean... his music sucks ass, but he's completely right about this
this shit is for teenagers. nobody gives a shit about this dude or his shitty ass band.
wait a minute according to the other article, muzzies throw traps off rooftops, not let them box
This f*cking moron limey won't shut the f*ck up between snorting tea and smoking crack.
C'mon Lurk. My post wasn't even that bad. It was mostly satirical. SMFH
C'mon guys! She's not a dude. She's an ugly bitch who looks like a dude. Get your pronouns right!
does any of this matter to a normal straight guy cuz every guy i know would f*ck any pussy he could find, no question asked
What do very much do not believe in is men being allowed to climb into a ring and beat up women… was the point I think I was trying to get to. He proceeded to write this, after his middle school English Teacher slapped d'fuq outta' him for his atrocious grammar, just like me. Besides Nobody asked you, Alexandria.
I genuinely think we should make a petition to deport Danny Worsnop back to England so maybe he'll stop being a f*cking moron and also make good music again
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people still care about what this guy thinks?