From Billboard · Mitchell Peters · · 40s
Geordie Greep Cancels Tour After Sexual Misconduct Allegations
Geordie Greep cancels North American tour dates following sexual misconduct allegations.
In brief
Geordie Greep cancels North American tour dates following sexual misconduct allegations. Geordie Greep canceled tour dates after sexual misconduct allegations, donating proceeds to an anti-violence organization. Originally reported by Billboard.
Geordie Greep Addresses Allegations
Geordie Greep responded to sexual misconduct allegations after flyers distributed outside his Vancouver concert accused him of rape.
“Geordie Greep A Rapist. You know what you did this morning Oct 8th. He thinks he can do what he wants. Let Him Know What Vancouver Thinks of Rapists.”
Greep Performed Solo After Incident
Greep performed the Vancouver concert solo without his backing band after addressing the allegations.
“Essentially what happened last night, me and some of the band we went out to some bars, we went around, we met people, and it ended up in a situation where really late at a house party, i got the wrong end of the stick with someone who was there, and i made a move, and it didn't come off”
Cancellation of Tour Dates
Greep canceled tour dates in Boise, Idaho, Salt Lake City, Utah, Boulder, and Denver, Colorado following the allegations.
“We were unsure what the response would be to all this, and i can only tell you that it's okay if people want refunds, if they want to leave, it's fine”
Proceeds Donated to Anti-Violence Group
Greep donated concert proceeds to an anti-violence organization in British Columbia.
“i feel extremely bad, i feel extremely sorry, and extremely upset about the whole situation”
The bottom line
Geordie Greep canceled tour dates after sexual misconduct allegations, donating proceeds to an anti-violence organization.
