Lil Nas X mocked the right-wing outrage over Goal’s Pleasure merchandise on Thursday (Could 25).
The audacious artist joked he would by no means store at Goal once more. Lil Nas X poked enjoyable on the firm after it eliminated some LGBTQIA+ merchandise from its Pleasure assortment on account of right-wing assaults.
“Can’t imagine goal is supporting this nonsense,” Lil Nas X wrote on Twitter. “im by no means purchasing there once more, my son will not be ‘too cool for college’ these shirts are ridiculous. he’s going to highschool and he WILL study.”
can’t imagine goal is supporting this nonsense, im by no means purchasing there once more, my son will not be “too cool for college” these shirts are ridiculous. he’s going to highschool and he WILL study.
— p#### (@LilNasX) May 25, 2023
Goal introduced modifications to its Pleasure Month assortment on Wednesday (Could 24). The corporate mentioned it eliminated sure merch to guard its workers, who confronted threats at shops.
“Since introducing this yr’s assortment, we’ve skilled threats impacting our group members’ sense of security and well-being whereas at work,” Goal mentioned in a press launch. “Given these risky circumstances, we’re making changes to our plans, together with eradicating objects which were on the heart of probably the most vital confrontational conduct. Our focus now could be on transferring ahead with our persevering with dedication to the LGBTQIA+ group and standing with them as we have fun Pleasure Month and all year long.”
Goal CEO Brian Cornell defend the choice in an e mail to workers. Learn the letter right here.
