Hayley Kiyoko has claimed she was threatened with authorized motion earlier than her efficiency with drag queens in Nashville on Monday.
In a Tuesday Instagram publish, the singer revealed that native police warned her in opposition to together with drag performers in her live performance on Monday evening as a result of it might flout Tennessee’s new anti-drag restrictions.
“At soundcheck the day of, I used to be suggested by native legislation enforcement that having a drag efficiency at my all ages present might lead to authorized motion. They warned us to not carry any drag performers on stage,” Hayley wrote within the caption of her Instagram video. “I by no means wish to put anybody able to be in danger or at risk in any approach. But additionally the place is the road of being silenced? How can we navigate these absurd threats and legal guidelines in opposition to our group? I discover delight in ensuring my live shows are protected locations for ALL.”
The 32-year-old, who identifies as a lesbian, was “shattered” and “distraught” by the warnings and defined the scenario to the drag performers after they arrived on the venue 10 minutes earlier than the gig.
“They confirmed no concern and stated they needed to proceed with the present and are available out on stage. In order that they did,” she shared. “We won’t be silenced. We are going to discover methods to proceed to be our genuine selves, it doesn’t matter what. We won’t quit. Irrespective of how laborious they make it. I like you all a lot.”
