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Coldplay’s performance at London’s Wembley Stadium saw an unexpected pause as the band requested fans to send their ‘love’ to Charlie Kirk’s family, a gesture that didn’t sit well with everyone present.
During a show on September 12th, lead singer Chris Martin paused the show before ‘Fix You’ to encourage fans to raise their hands and send love anywhere around the world, specifically mentioning Charlie Kirk’s family among several other groups and places that could benefit from this gesture.
“There are many places that could use this today,” Martin mentioned, “You can send your love to your brother, sister, to families affected by hardships, or to people with differing opinions. You can direct this love to peaceful individuals in the Middle East, Ukraine, and Russia.”
While many appreciated the call for unity, others were not in favor of this tribute.
The conversation spilled over to social platforms like Reddit, where fans questioned whether Coldplay’s tribute was fitting, with some expressing their disappointment and dissatisfaction with the band’s actions.
Interestingly, Kirk was not a Coldplay fan as he openly stated in a video when discussing a viral incident involving a Coldplay concert.
Kirk, a known right-wing activist and passionate supporter of Donald Trump, tragically lost his life in a shooting at the Utah Valley University campus. At 31, he leaves behind a legacy marred by controversy due to his outspoken views on topics like immigration, gun control, and the transgender community.
Following Kirk’s death, a 22-year-old Utah resident, Tyler Robinson, has been arrested regarding the incident. Despite widespread condemnation of the violent act, opinions on Kirk’s death have reflected the deep divisions within the United States.
