Overview
- He said comments under paparazzi posts labeled him a “new Uber driver” and a “7-11 employee” after he landed in Australia.
- In a behind-the-scenes YouTube video, he explained the remarks were forwarded to him from agency coverage of his arrival.
- He stated he was not angry, praised the value of cab and truck drivers, and said he chooses love over hostility.
- His Sydney show at CommBank Stadium was reported sold out with about 30,000 in attendance, marking a first for an Indian artist in the city, with some tickets reportedly reaching $800.
- The AURA World Tour now heads to other Australian cities, while some outlets also reported a separate boycott call by Sikhs for Justice tied to an unrelated photo controversy.