Fans were left shocked after punk rap duo Bob Vylan celebrated Charlie Kirk’s assassination during a Netherlands concert. Frontman Bobby Vylan told the crowd, “Rest in peace Charlie Kirk, you piece of s*,**” sparking outrage online.
The pair performed under a Palestinian flag and mocked security concerns, even asking the audience if there were “snipers in the room.” Their comments came just days after Kirk was shot dead while speaking at Utah Valley University. The 31-year-old conservative activist leaves behind his wife and two young children.
Social media erupted with condemnation, though some far-left users and TikTokers disturbingly cheered Kirk’s death, posting mocking videos and memes. Critics have accused Bob Vylan of encouraging hate and glorifying political violence.
“Turning a man’s murder into entertainment is sick,” one commenter wrote. The moment has reignited debate over free speech, political division, and respect for the dead. Should venues continue to give performers a platform for this kind of rhetoric?
