Ikke Hüftgold opposes the ban on "L'amour toujours"

A popular singer with a hit track. - Ikke Hüftgold opposes the ban on "L'amour toujours"

Despite controversial incidents, Ballermann-Star Ikke Huftgold doesn't support banning the party anthem "L'amour toujours" by Gigi D'Agostino. He believes that those who use the song to spread racist slogans should be the target of legal intervention. However, he strongly opposes any idea of banning the song or punishing DJs for playing it. "It's not a Nazi song," he emphasized.

Recently, a video that captured young revellers shouting racist slogans like "Foreigners out" and "Germany for the Germans" at a Sylt party caused outrage across the country. Similar events have also been reported in other parts. As a result, the song has been prohibited from being played at some folk festivals.

Matthias Distel, popularly known as Ikke Huftgold, found himself in the limelight two years ago due to negative criticism of his production "Layla". Despite concerns raised about its sexist undertones and its lack of playtime in many places, the tune went on to become the summer hit of 2022. During that time, Huftgold cautioned against the dangers of censorship. Now, he holds a similar stand on "L'amour toujours".

"These are Nazis, wannabe Nazis, complete idiots who are using this as a platform," Huftgold remarked in a recent interview. He further warned that if such actions continue, beloved songs by artists like Roland Kaiser or Ikke Huftgold or Udo Lindenberg might be next in line for possible bans.

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People in Rhineland-Palatinate have been debating the play of "L'amour toujours" by Gigi D'Agostino at events, following incidents of racist slogans being shouted at parties. Despite this, DJs in Germany should not be punished for playing the song, according to Ikke Huftgold. The WAZ reported that Huftgold, known for his hit track "Layla," strongly opposes the ban of "L'amour toujours," emphasizing that it's not a Nazi song. Moreover, he warned that if such bans continue, popular German artists like Roland Kaiser, Udo Lindenberg, or even himself could be affected.

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