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Sombr Rebuts Viral TikTok Criticizing His Washington, D.C. Concert

He characterizes the backlash as body-shaming tied to a viral post.

Overview

  • A 25-year-old attendee posted a nearly nine-minute TikTok about the Oct. 13 show at the Anthem, warning that adults over 16 should skip his concerts.
  • The video alleged “super vulgar” onstage remarks about receiving oral sex, urged fans to “bark for me,” and criticized a recurring “Sombr Dating Show” segment.
  • Sombr responded on TikTok, saying the critique led to “a massive body-shaming hate train” and noting he is 20 with a fanbase that includes many younger listeners.
  • He defended his stage persona by saying only a few minutes of each set involve jokes, emphasized that everyone is welcome at his shows, and said he performed in D.C. with a fever and bronchitis.
  • Coverage notes his August debut album, a sold-out North American tour through November, an SNL musical-guest slot on Nov. 8, and additional dates scheduled in Australia and New Zealand in December.