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Diljit Dosanjh Details Racist Comments After Australia Arrival

He used a behind-the-scenes tour video to reject the slurs with a message of respect and restraint.

Overview

  • The singer said paparazzi posts of his landing in Australia drew comments calling him a “new Uber driver” and a “new 7/11 employee.”
  • He said he was not angry, added that he does not mind comparisons to cab or truck drivers, and stressed the essential work they do.
  • Dosanjh disclosed the abuse in a YouTube behind-the-scenes video made around his Sydney stop on the AURA world tour.
  • The same footage showed him troubleshooting a background-track sync issue at Sydney’s CommBank Stadium ahead of the show.
  • Fans publicly voiced support for his stance, and his tour is slated to continue with a performance in Brisbane.