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But, truth be told, the allegations of homophobia have dogged Beenie Man as a performer for over a decade now. Gay rights groups – especially in the United States – have been forcing promoters to cancel his shows since the early aughts. It's affected him big time, and stopped his ascension to status as a marquee entertainment name. In 2012 – he made this statement to appease his critics. It's relevant now in Belize, and we air it mostly unedited:…

Today local promoter Troy Flowers, professionally known as DJ Dalla wasn't quite so contrite. He said in a statement today, quote,

"Stop trying to fight and stifle the entertainment industry…it's a growing industry that puts food on many tables….

What if an artist sing vulgar music? That's his or her business! You don't have to support the music you don't like… When it's convenient for you, you want to book us for your parties, events etc. and then it's all fine cause you have Mr. Top Artist/Dj at your event! Yes, when it's convenient to you because you have some self given right to more or better than the rest of us Belizeans." End quote.

He closes, quote

"Back off! Leave us to live and eat, we have enough challenges as it is AND we're not doing anything illegal..."