Kacey Musgraves calls Christopher Columbus a 'loser' at Dallas concert
Video from a Sunday concert shows Kacey Musgraves cursing Christopher Columbus and calling him a "loser" as fans shouted "Indigenous Peoples' Day". The remarks drew mixed online reaction and came amid her public spat with Kristi Noem.
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Right · 2Country singer Kacey Musgraves called Christopher Columbus a "loser" during a concert on Sunday, in a moment captured on video that spread online. Daily MailR “Kacey Musgraves stunned fans as she branded legendary explorer Christopher Columbus a 'loser' in a wild onstage rant on Sunday.” Read at Daily Mail ↗ BreitbartR “Viral video footage shows Musgraves asking concertgoers” Read at Breitbart ↗ Right · 1The Daily Mail places the show at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas, on her Middle of Nowhere tour. Daily MailR “at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas as part of her Middle of Nowhere tour” Read at Daily Mail ↗ Right · 2In the video she asks the crowd what day it is, and fans shout back "Indigenous Peoples' Day"; she then says, "Obviously f**k Columbus. Literally the lamest person to probably ever exist. Like for real. What a loser," and adds that "we hate you". The two outlets quote the opening question slightly differently. Daily MailR “'Yeah, that's right, on this day? What day?' with the crowd shouting back 'Indigenous Peoples' Day!'” Read at Daily Mail ↗ BreitbartR ““Obviously fuck Columbus,” the “High Horse” singer continued.” Read at Breitbart ↗
Right · 1Columbus Day is a federal holiday on the second Monday in October. The Daily Mail says there has been a push in recent years to downplay Columbus and remove the holiday because of his treatment of Indigenous people, and that a 2021 proclamation by President Joe Biden put Indigenous Peoples' Day on the same date. Daily MailR “there has been a push to downplay his place in history and remove the holiday named for him because of the treatment of Indigenous people”“following a 2021 federal proclamation from President Joe Biden” Read at Daily Mail ↗ Right · 1Breitbart says the holiday has long served as a celebration of Italian-American heritage, and that its origins lie in efforts to combat racism against Italian immigrants. BreitbartR “the establishment of Columbus Day and its ongoing observance have long served as a celebration of Italian-American heritage”“the origins of Columbus Day stem from efforts to combat racism against Italian immigrants” Read at Breitbart ↗ Right · 2Reaction on social media was divided. Some critics argued that Musgraves would not exist or have an American stage without Columbus, and others said entertainers should keep political views to themselves. The Daily Mail also quotes fans who praised her, saying she gave Texas "hope" and that her show included a mariachi band and songs in Spanish. Daily MailR “'No Columbus, no ocean crossing, no America for a Texas girl to get rich singing in.”“brought out a mariachi band, told the crowd her music is for everyone and gave TX some hope.” Read at Daily Mail ↗ BreitbartR ““Kacey Musgraves is obviously too lame to realize that if it weren’t for Columbus, she would likely never exist,” one X user wrote.” Read at Breitbart ↗
Right · 2Both outlets link the remarks to her exchange with Kristi Noem. After Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico thanked Musgraves for a Dallas show, Noem wrote on X that she would take Ella Langley over Musgraves, and Ken Paxton over Talarico. Musgraves replied, "I don't think you have a dog in this fight but if you did you would have shot it," a reference to Noem's account of shooting her puppy Cricket. Daily MailR “'I’ll take @ellalangleymsic over Kacey Musgraves any day. And if I’m choosin’ Texas, I’ll take Ken Paxton over James Talarico,' she wrote.” Read at Daily Mail ↗ BreitbartR ““I don’t think you have a dog in this fight but if you did you would have shot it.”” Read at Breitbart ↗ Right · 2The outlets describe Noem's role differently: the Daily Mail calls her the former Homeland Security secretary, while Breitbart calls her Special Envoy for the Shield of the Americas. They also describe Talarico differently, as a Senate hopeful (Daily Mail) and as the Democratic nominee (Breitbart). Daily MailR “former Homeland Security secretary Kristi Noem” Read at Daily Mail ↗ BreitbartR “the Special Envoy for the Shield of the Americas”“the Democrat nominee for U.S. Senate in Texas” Read at Breitbart ↗ Right · 1The Daily Mail said it had contacted Musgraves's representatives and had not yet heard back. Neither outlet quotes a response from Musgraves about the Columbus remarks. Daily MailR “The Daily Mail has contacted representatives for Musgraves for comment and has yet to hear back.” Read at Daily Mail ↗
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- Framing
- Both outlets treat the remarks as a celebrity outburst. They lead on the expletive-laden 'rant' and on critical fan reaction, and tie it to her feud with Kristi Noem.
- Emphasis
- The Daily Mail gives fans' praise and criticism and long background on Noem's dog shooting. Breitbart stresses Italian-American heritage and mocking reactions, and adds an unrelated past 'gender reveal' anecdote.
- Leaves out or plays down
- Neither outlet quotes Musgraves explaining her remarks or gives a response from her. Breitbart gives little on the Indigenous Peoples' Day case against Columbus, and the Daily Mail gives little on the Italian-American case.
- Charged language
- “wild onstage rant”“extraordinary onstage rant”“Screams”“tirade”
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“branded legendary explorer Christopher Columbus a 'loser' in a wild onstage rant” — Daily Mail
“Kacey Musgraves Screams 'F**k' 'Loser' Christopher Columbus in Onstage Rant: 'We Hate You'” — Breitbart
“What an incredibly brave woman. Someone get her a medal,” — Breitbart
What every side reports
- Musgraves called Columbus a 'loser' at a concert on Sunday.
- Fans in the video shouted 'Indigenous Peoples' Day'.
- Online reaction was split.
- The remarks came during a public feud with Kristi Noem tied to James Talarico.
Where accounts differ
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Noem's current role
- Right
- Daily Mail: 'former Homeland Security secretary'. Breitbart: 'Special Envoy for the Shield of the Americas'.
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Why Columbus Day matters
- Right
- Daily Mail stresses the push to drop the holiday over Indigenous people's treatment. Breitbart stresses Italian-American heritage and anti-Italian discrimination.
Kacey Musgraves person
Musgraves is shown in video saying 'Obviously f**k Columbus' and 'we hate you'. The Daily Mail says her representatives had not replied to a request for comment. In the Noem exchange she replied that Noem 'would have shot' a dog in the fight.
“Obviously f**k Columbus. Literally the lamest person to probably ever exist.” — Daily Mail
“has yet to hear back” — Daily Mail
Christopher Columbus person
Columbus is described by the Daily Mail as an Italian explorer idolised by many but criticised for the treatment of Indigenous people. Breitbart presents him as a symbol of Italian-American heritage, and some commenters call him 'heroic'.
“what they did not authorize were the indigenous people that he abducted and enslaved.” — Daily Mail
“Kacey is the loser bashing such an important heroic man” — Breitbart
UK and Ireland1 outlet
The Daily Mail gives context on both sides of the Columbus debate and records fan reaction both ways.
“Fans had a mixed response to the star's comments” — Daily Mail
Daily Mail
North America2 outlets
Breitbart frames it through Italian-American heritage and quotes only critical reaction.
“Social media users were quick to call out the “Rainbow” singer.” — Breitbart
Breitbart, Fox News
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Mixed Gossip-style report that lays out fan praise and criticism and adds a long recap of the Noem dog-shooting row.
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Kacey Musgraves Screams 'F**k' 'Loser' Christopher Columbus in Onstage Rant: 'We Hate You'
Critical Presents the remarks as an attack on Italian-American heritage, relies on mocking social media reactions, and adds past controversies.
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- 13 Oct 14:32 First Daily MailR Kacey Musgraves blasts Christopher Columbus and brands explorer a 'loser' in extraordinary onstage rant
- 13 Oct 19:12 +4h 40m BreitbartR Kacey Musgraves Screams 'F**k' 'Loser' Christopher Columbus in Onstage Rant: 'We Hate You'
- 13 Oct 21:07 +6h 35m Fox NewsR Musician Kacey Musgraves condemns Columbus as 'the lamest person to probably ever exist'
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