Jack Antonoffis tuning out themusic— literally. The singer–songwriter is being slammed as “disrespectful” after wearingearplugsduring Katy Perry’sVMAsperformance Wednesday night, but his comeback is hilarious.
WhenKaty Perrytook thestageto perform a medley of her greatest hits, the audience camera panned to Jack casually slipping innoise-canceling plugsinto his ears.
HighlightsJack Antonoff wore earplugs during Katy Perry’s VMAs performance, sparking controversy.Fans accused Jack of being disrespectful, but he responded with humor and sarcasm.Critics believe Jack’s actions might be related to Katy’s past feud with Taylor Swift.
Safe to say, many of Katy’s fans were not happy and began to call out the producer for being “disrespectful.”
Jack has since brushed off these rumors and addressed the critics.
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The music producer was quick to poke fun at the rumors with a sarcastic response
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Just a day after the VMAs,Taylor Swift’s longtime collaborator took toXto set the record straight.
“I would like to tell you directly from me that I did in fact use earplugs the other night,” Jack said. “They were blue ‘hearos’ brand and I’m mortified to admit that I’ve been using them for a long time as well as buying them in bulk.”
After clips surfaced of the moment, fans presumed Jack was blocking out Katy’s performance after her past feud with Taylor. However, Taylor was seen dancing and clapping during the show. Perry has also been spotted at Swift’sEras Tour.
Fans have noted this isn’t the first time Jack has “shaded” Katy
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jack antonoff putting on airpods during katy’s performance… what a disgusting manpic.twitter.com/vf8p7JKn83
— 𝒶𝓇𝒾𝑒𝓁 (@teenageheart)September 12, 2024
The two singers certainly have a complicated history, according to those on social media.
In 2014, Jack referred to Katy’s music as “throwaway” when comparing it to Taylor Swift’s. He had also helped Taylor produce her 2016 revenge album “Reputation” — when the pop star was rumored to have written “Bad Blood” about Katy.
Jack had additionally been seen eating abananaduring Katy’s opening monologue at the 2017 VMAs — something the Internet found rude.
Netizens are divided on whether or not the act was a subtle jab at the “Roar” singer
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Some critics on X have expressed their opinions on the impolite gesture.
“Jack Antonoff hates Katy Perry so much that he even used an airpod while she was performing at the vmas,” one wrote as another added, “THAT man is so disgustingly disrespectful.”
Others aren’t so sure about jumping to this conclusion, especially after Jack’s response.
“It’s not airpods, they’re earplugs,” someone said. “They protect your hearing and you can listen to loud concerts perfectly.”
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