WARNING: This story contains graphic language.
British rapper Loyle Carner kicked a fan out of his show at the University of East Anglia in the U.K. on Sunday night after he made sexist comments about Carner’s supporting act, Elisa Imperilee.
The member of the crowd was reportedly throwing out comments about Imperilee’s breasts, and in a video from the show, Carner can be heard saying: “Fam, you need to get the f**k out.”
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Carner continued to address the man, saying: “I’m sorry man, you got to learn a lesson, my young man,” he says in the video, to cheers and applause from the audience, describing what they were wearing for security.
“With the black hat, you,” Carner said to the fan. “You got to go. If you’re being sexist, you got to go.”
Carner took to Twitter after the show to reiterate, “That sh*t will not be tolerated at any show. He’s been banned from that venue, for life.”
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Imperilee tweeted her appreciation, writing, “Thanks @LoyleCarner, UEA and audience for the support last night.”
She also took to Instagram writing, “The burden to call out and challenge discriminatory behaviour is nearly always placed on the person facing it and it’s completely unrealistic that they will always be in a position to. As support act I decided to not let it affect our performance or takeaway from the amazing opportunity by ignoring the comment.”
The post continued: “That’s why what @loylecarner did last night was so important. It sends a strong message that not only is sexist behaviour totally unacceptable but that all of us, including men and particularly those in a position of influence, have an important role to play in challenging and addressing sexism, prejudice and discrimination wherever we see it.”
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“The audience came together and collectively condemned the behaviour by identifying the man and I was very impressed with UEAs rigorous zero tolerance sexual harassment policy. It just goes to show how effective it can be when we all work together to challenge misogyny and discrimination in all its forms,” Imperilee’s post concluded.
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Carner has since been praised on social media after kicking out the member of the crowd who was reportedly shouting sexist remarks at the female support act.
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Watch Carner kick the fan out of his show in the video above.
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