Liam Gallagher Apologizes After Using Racial Slur — And Fans React
On July 1, 2025, Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher posted a brief but deeply offensive message on X (formerly Twitter), using a racial slur aimed at people of East Asian descent.
The moment Liam Gallagher hit “post,” things went sideways fast. Fans—many of whom have followed him for decades—were stunned. Some were angry, others just heartbroken. For many, especially in the Asian community, it felt personal.
At first, Liam didn’t seem to take the criticism seriously. He brushed off concerned replies with short, dismissive retorts like “Whatever” and “Behave,” which only added fuel to the fire. But as more and more people called him out—and as it became clear how deeply hurt some fans were—something shifted.
He took the tweet down. And then, in a tone that felt much more vulnerable, he apologized:
“Sorry if I offended anyone with my tweet before — it wasn’t intentional.”
It wasn’t a perfect apology, but it was a start. And for fans, especially those who had looked up to him for years, it was at least a small step toward taking responsibility.
You know I love you all and I do not discriminate. Peace and love LG x.”
Despite these words, backlash didn’t subside right away. Some Asian fans started calling for boycotts of Oasis’s upcoming tour dates in the region, signaling deep hurt from his earlier comments.
Meanwhile, Liam and his brother Noel are preparing to kick off the long-awaited Oasis reunion tour on July 4 in Cardiff. The tour, their first together since the band split in 2009, will take them through Europe, North America, South America, Asia, and Oceania
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This slip-up comes amid ongoing public attention on the brothers’ complicated relationship—one that’s been punctuated by feuds and barred doors—but now is poised to be mended on stage. Liam has even admitted they’re avoiding interviews ahead of the tour to dodge questions that might dig into their past tensions .
Why this matters
Words have weight. What began as a slur typed in frustration quickly turned into a public relations crisis, reminding us that even off-the-cuff comments from celebrities can carry serious consequences.
Fans expect accountability. The swift apology likely helped calm some, but others expect deeper consequences—hence the boycott calls.
A fragile reunion. As Oasis relaunches its musical journey, any controversy, especially of this scale, could overshadow what should be a triumphant return.
Liam may have moved to smooth things over, but ultimately it’s actions that rebuild trust—not just apologies.