Let's maybe avoid artists with significant amounts of credible sexual and psychological assault accusations levied against them.
this post was submitted on 22 Nov 2023
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Or we can separate the art from the artist and not fret about the small things.
"Separate the art from the artist" should be a discussion, not a rule. Also sexual abuse is not a small thing.
If his music has a special place for you, fine, but also accept that there are people who don't want to promote him because of the numerous allegations about him and his behaviour.
Allegations is the key word.
As is "numerous". I've also read his autobiography, and I have no doubt about the kind of person he is.
But he's a musician.
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