Singer Madonna is being blasted on social media for the way she chose to mourn the victims in the deadly terror attack at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida, which resulted in 49 people being murdered and another 53 injured by a Muslim man who reportedly declared loyalty to the Islamic State.
The Express Yourself singer first posted a tweet on Sunday featuring a photo of two men touching tongues, with a caption that read, “Love is love. Stop hate crimes. Any form of terrorism is a form of Hate!”
Love is Love. Stop Hate Crimes. 🙏🏻 Any form of terrorism is a form of Hate! pic.twitter.com/jBMOudzNMM
— Madonna (@Madonna) June 12, 2016
A few hours later, Madonna posted another tweet showing herself French kissing Britney Spears at the 2003 MTV Video Music Awards.
Stop Hate. Stop Violence. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ #revolutionoflove pic.twitter.com/bcmYfy2utE
— Madonna (@Madonna) June 12, 2016
Before long, Madonna was being bombarded by messages from Twitter users airing their displeasure at the Material Girl singer’s messaging choices.
“Are you serious right now?” one user tweeted directly in response to Madonna. “This isn’t about you and your fake ass kiss for publicity.”
are you serious right now? This isn't about you and your fake ass kiss for publicity. I would think you'd know better.
— oregon girl (@oregon_girl3) June 13, 2016
Really? 50 people died and you want to make this about you?!
— JJ Flmen (@MsqJo) June 12, 2016
Another user suggested that the 57-year-old singer “log out” of Twitter.
let's hit that 'log out' button now mom
— Tim Fitzgerald (@tim__fitzgerald) June 12, 2016
Other users denounced Madonna for using the deadly terror attack in Orlando to buttress her own celebrity status, pointing out that she’s not a lesbian, and kissing Brittany Spears was a publicity stunt.
…but you're not lesbian and this is a fake kiss
— A WINTER STAR IS BORN. (@numbillusion) June 12, 2016
Way to capatililze on the lgbtqa community with "bisexuality, I kissed a girl for momentary gain"
Katy perry bullshit. over it.— 🕸🕷 Tia 🕷🕸 (@PornoOnMUTE) June 13, 2016
https://twitter.com/HellaHot69/status/742418682651934720
somebody call Shady Pines!! Nana is off her meds! Stunts for Pub aren't the same as ppl being their Authentic LGBTQ selves. #FOH
— Fille De Sankofa (@Gem_FromWA) June 13, 2016
inconsiderate and not the time for this
— dynamite with a laser beam (@k3yIita) June 12, 2016
Madonna also took to Instagram and posted another image of herself with a message to the victims and the families of Sunday’s massacre.
“You cannot use the name of God or religion to justify acts of violence, to hurt, to hate, to discriminate,” said the caption. “What has happened in Orlando is devastating. My heart goes out to all the victims of the shooting and to their families. Stop hate crimes!”
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