BoywithUke‘s recent performance at The Warfield has left concertgoers disappointed and disillusioned after the artist made a series of controversial remarks and engaged in disrespectful behavior during his set. Fans attending the show, which they had eagerly awaited, were left shocked by the singer’s treatment of both the city and its people.
The evening began with a strange rant as BoywithUke took the stage. He shared with the audience that his previous visit to San Francisco had been a journey of self-discovery, but he was quick to label the city as “disgusting” and “crime-filled,” claiming that 60% of local crime occurred within the blocks surrounding the venue. He then openly questioned the crowd, asking, “Did you know that?” causing confusion and frustration among fans.
The behavior continued as BoywithUke showed little appreciation for the fans in attendance. At one point, he shushed a front-row fan who excitedly greeted him. When a 10-year-old fan approached the stage, BoywithUke dismissed the fan’s excitement, telling him to be more reserved, stating that when he [BoywithUke] was 10, he was reserved, and to be more like him.
The discontent continued as BoywithUke asked the audience to throw gifts onto the stage, only to gleefully pick up a sweatshirt from the merchandise table and take it backstage, joking, “That’s an $80 mistake.” He then shockingly claimed that the person selling merch on the tour was his “favorite” before walking off stage, leaving fans with a projection that read simply, “The End.”
To add insult to injury, concertgoers noticed that much of his performance featured prerecorded vocals, leading many to feel that he was lip-syncing the entire set. The combination of disrespectful comments, a lackluster performance, and a general lack of appreciation for the audience left fans deeply disappointed.
Another Reddit user referenced seeing BoywithUke at Lollapalooza and instantly disliking him after he began making 9/11 jokes. A commenter responded that the joke was in poor taste, especially considering BoywithUke was born after 9/11.
The original poster, a frequent attendee of live music events, shared their frustration, saying, “I see nearly 200 shows a year across the country and have NEVER seen an artist happily insult the people and the place who are paying to put him on stage and give him a mic. It was an insulting waste of time and money.“
This performance has sparked calls for labels, venues, and fans to hold artists accountable for their actions, with some even suggesting BoywithUke’s future tours should be reconsidered. Fans and critics alike have been vocal about the importance of respect for both the audience and the communities that host these artists.
For many, this show was a hard lesson in how quickly an artist’s reputation can be tarnished by a lack of gratitude and professionalism.
Source: Reddit
