Main points
- James Blunt outraged Ukrainian fans by wearing a hat with the Russian coat of arms in a photo on Threads.
- Ukrainians accuse the singer of supporting Russia and terrorism in the comments under the post.
James Blunt / Photo from Threads singer
British singer and musician James Blunt has outraged Ukrainian fans. The performer of the hits You're Beautiful and Goodbye My Lover wore a hat with the Russian coat of arms.
Blunt posted the photo on his Threads page. In the comments under the post, Ukrainians accuse the singer of supporting Russia.
James Blunt took a selfie against a backdrop of snow-capped mountains. He wore a bright red turtleneck sweater and a fur vest. The singer wore a hat with Russian coat of arms.
James Blunt in a cap with the Russian coat of arms / Photo from the singer's Threads
Reaction of Ukrainians
Ukrainians were quick to react to Blunt's photo. They reminded him that there is a war going on in Ukraine, which was started by Russia. Users are outraged that the singer supports terrorism.
- “Dude, stop being such a s**t. Take that shit off, take it off, and flush it down the toilet. And wash your head, inside and out.”
- “You support terrorism.”
- “Putting that damn two-headed jacket on your head is zero self-respect. Just marked “never play this artist” on Spotify.”
- “What the hell, James? How ignorant can you be to wear this crap on your head? Just so you know – Russia is a terrorist state.”
- “When the Russians come to your country to rape and kill your fellow citizens, be sure to put this hat back on.”
Ukrainians' reaction to James Blunt's photo / Screenshots from Threads
What is known about James Blunt's career?
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In 2004, James Blunt released his debut album, Back to Bedlam, which included the popular songs You're Beautiful and Goodbye My Lover.
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The album sold well, and peaked at number one on the UK Albums Chart. Back to Bedlam became the best-selling album of the 2000s in the UK.
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Blunt subsequently released four more albums: All the Lost Souls, Some Kind of Trouble, Moon Landing, and The Afterlove.