The YMCA is for everyone but Donald Sterling, according to a recent statement by the lead singer of the Village People.
Victor Willis, who dressed as the police officer in the original group’s videos and concerts, said he plans to formally ban the Los Angeles Clippers from playing “Y.M.C.A.” during home games.
According to TMZ, Willis holds the rights to the song and is outraged by the recent developments regarding the Clippers owner’s alleged racist remarks.
The singer tweeted this message for Sterling on Sunday: “Sterling, you’re banned from playing ‘Y.M.C.A.’ or any of my music @LAClippers games. And I mean it! #Clippers #BoycottClippers.”
TMZ reported that Willis is serious about his ban and planned to send an “official notice” to the Clippers owner Monday.
Willis also commended Clippers players for their silent protest against Sterling before Sunday’s playoff game. The players gathered at center court before their road game against the Golden State Warriors and took off their Clippers warm-up shirts and left them there.
While Willis’ “Y.M.C.A.” ban may seem silly compared with a large company such as State Farm potentially cutting ties with the Clippers, it shows just how acutely Sterling’s alleged rant angered many Americans.
