ATEEZ Fans Demand KQ Entertainment Remove Latest Collaboration And Apologize
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On August 9, KQ Entertainment released a new remix of ATEEZ‘s hit song “WORK. ” The remix, titled “WORK Pt.4 – ATEEZ X G-Eazy,” features American rapper Gerald Earl Gillum, known as G-Eazy.
ATINYs were disturbed as soon as they heard G-Eazy’s addition to the song. It felt unconnected to the song’s original meaning and instead appeared to be used to shade his ex-partner Halsey, who is a Libra, with the line “We’re far away if Libra is her sign.”
Halsey and G-Eazy’s romance was documented in August 2017 with the release of “Him & I” before going official in September. Ironically, the lyrics claim he would never cheat on Halsey.
Yet, in July 2018, Halsey shared that the pair had split, later heavily implying the rapper’s cheating had caused it.
Halsey also clapped back at mocking Instagram comments. The singer indicated that G-Eazy had been abusive in their relationship.
Knowing the history, ATINYs naturally were turned off by ATEEZ’s collaboration with G-Eazy. They felt it was exceedingly distasteful to use ATEEZ’s song to harass his ex continually. His addition also contained offensive and sexually crass lyrics.
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no cus did that mf just use at33z’s song to diss his ex he cheated on and abused..? and kq cleared that..? pic.twitter.com/YJmY47LKpM
— #1 pyeongki (@atzshota) August 8, 2024
got weirded out when he sings that bcs i immediately remember halsey🧍♂️ likeee this is ateez’s song why tf did u make it about u…… https://t.co/2DgY6uC6NC
— amanda ✨ (@crispytempuraa) August 8, 2024
we’re talking about clocking in and he’s over here harassing his ex @kqent WE DONT WANT IT‼️‼️‼️ https://t.co/Q4w13KZc8d
— nat (@444starhoney) August 8, 2024
So, ATINYs agreed to boycott the collaboration. They will continue to stream the previous versions of “WORK.” Some even made their own remixes of the English version of “WORK” without G-Eazy.
▶️ALL VERSIONS OF WORK Pt. 4 w/o #G_Sleazy lyrics on @YouTube: https://t.co/Wau8v6n9xIhttps://t.co/YZ93G9voqWhttps://t.co/7gNkNQMRId#ATINY please stream these versions by ATINY instead of the official lyric video#ATEEZ #에이티즈 #WORK #ATEEZxNotG_Eazy #TakeWORK_pt4down
— ATEEZ BELIEVE SURVIVORS #ATEEZxNotG_Eazy (@AtinySurvivors) August 20, 2024
@atiny_joi @/AtinySurvivors on Twitter posted a campaign to push RCA and KQ to take down the song and reupload with just ATEEZ verses! I know how much fan power is pushing these labels and companies lately, so it DOES NOT hurt to try. Also, this is in NO WAY SHAPE OR FORM to hurt ATEEZ. If anything, it’s to have them start from the beginning w/ working w/ western artists. Much love and I’m serious. The ATINYs I have met I do NOT play about… so anything that hurts them, I will RIDE for!
@vayabee IM SO DEAD😭 #ATEEZ #geazy #ateezwork #atinyateez #WORK #ATEEZxNotG_Eazy #TakeWORK_pt4down #ATINY
Yet, many ATINYs are taking it further and demanding KQ Entertainment takedown “WORK Pt.4 – ATEEZ X G-Eazy” entirely. ATEEZ BELIEVE SURVIVORS (@AtinySurvivors on X) is dedicated to the mission and urges fellow ATINYs to join and take action.
📣#ATINY thank you for your continuous support to #TakeWORK_pt4down please review our CALL TO ACTION Mission Board with 3 ways you can help:
1. EMAIL
2. SHARE
3. STREAM‼️THIS IS NOT A BOYCOTT, we want @kqent to hear our voices first! #ATEEZ #에이티즈 #WORK #G_Sleazy pic.twitter.com/H0YvgKE2Ku
— ATEEZ BELIEVE SURVIVORS #ATEEZxNotG_Eazy (@AtinySurvivors) August 21, 2024
They have released an official 2-page statement on behalf of ATINYs, demanding KQ Entertainment take down the song due to G-Eazy’s “misogyny and harm to ATEEZ’s future collaborations.” ATINYs believe the song is a mockery of ATEEZ and offensive, as it also promotes rape culture.
They detailed their reasons, citing specific offensive lyrics. ATINYs also fear this collaboration could risk future collaborations, as G-Eazy’s bad reputation is known in the music industry.
ATINYs are emailing KQ Entertainment, sharing the template on social media, trending hashtags #ATEEZ, #에이티즈, #WORK, #ATINYSurvivors, #ATEEZbelieveSurvivors, #ATEEZxNotG_Eazy, and #TakeWORK_pt4down while tagging ATEEZ’s official account, the company, and RCA Records.
This is an issue that affects many Atiny. KQ please consider this and also please keep this in mind with future work and collabs. We want Ateez to continue to be our safe place and place of light in a dark world. 🙇♀️ https://t.co/RIZlH414wo
— hokagejustchill (@hokagejustchill) August 19, 2024
@cegatease ateez really said atiny got this 😊🫰EMAIL TEMPLATE IN BIO‼️🔗#ATEEZ #에이티즈 #WORK #ATEEZxNotG_Eazy #TakeWORK_pt4down #ATINY #G_SLEAZY #AtinySurvivors #AteezBelieveSurvivors
the whole lyrics were off…sb should have supervised it and told him, it had to be related to the boys or the song at least. Listened to it once and that's it.
That was extremely unprofessional of him because he put himself 1rst and not the project. https://t.co/MqJRgwuHRN— ~Nuna~ (@missnuna10) August 21, 2024
The ultimate goal is to receive an official apology and have the remix featuring G-Eazy taken down for good.
