Why SEVENTEEN Fans Are Boycotting The Group’s Upcoming Title Track

Many consider DJ Khaled problematic.

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SEVENTEEN fans are divided over the group’s new collaboration.

Previously, American DJ and record producer DJ Khaled shared a photo with SEVENTEEN’s Mingyu, Vernon, and Woozi.

From left: Woozi, Vernon, DJ Khaled, and Mingyu
From left: Woozi, Vernon, DJ Khaled, and Mingyu | @djkhaled/Instagram

Now, SEVENTEEN has announced an official collaboration with DJ Khaled. He is featured on the title track “LOVE, MONEY, FAME” from the group’s upcoming album SPILL THE FEELS. 

Upon the announcement, longtime CARATs (SEVENTEEN fans) expressed their disappointment. Many are planning to boycott.

The reason behind CARATs’ concerns is that they feel DJ Khaled is not a good person. Although his parents are Palestinian immigrants, he has been living a luxurious lifestyle and remained silent while there is an ongoing genocide in Palestine. Since October 2023, at least 41,615 people in Palestine (many of which were innocent children, women, etc.) have been killed, 96,359 are injured, and over 10,000 are missing due to Israel’s attacks, according to Al Jazeera.

Additionally, CARATs are alarmed by DJ Khaled’s ties to Zionist organizations and persons, such as Scooter Braun, as well as Sean “Diddy” Combs, who is currently facing serious allegations of sexual assault, rape, pedophilia, and much more.

DJ Khaled also has a history of being openly sexist and misogynist. He has said many antiquated things about women and men.

CARATs are concerned that SEVENTEEN’s collab with DJ Khaled could taint their good image, especially with it being their upcoming title track. Many are voicing their outrage, declaring a boycott.

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Source: Al Jazeera

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