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Datsik, a popular dubstep DJ from Kelowna, now has multiple sexual assault allegations against him.
Datsik, or Troy Beetles, released a statement on his official Facebook page today responding to the allegations made against him. He also posted a statement on his Instagram story.
He writes that the last 24 hours have been “a whirlwind of emotion and reflection,” and as a result of the allegations against him, he is cancelling any future tour dates and pulling out of all upcoming festivals.
Firepower Records, which was founded by Datsik, announced that the artist has “stepped down” and will no longer have an active role within the label. All operations and creative direction is to be taken over by co-owner and label manager, Sharra Grace. Datsik has also been removed from Deckstar’s roster.
“Firepower does not tolerate sexual assault under any circumstances and we are utterly devastated by these statements that have come to light,” reads the statement from Firepower Records. “This label was started as a platform for new artists to be able to showcase their music and as a community where we can support one another in the dance space. Safety and equality are at the core of our values, and we truly hope that we can continue to provide a positive environment for all our fans.”
Please read: pic.twitter.com/O6HqX9XOPX
— Firepower Records (@FirepowerRecs) March 15, 2018
Multiple claims on social media accuse the artist of sexual misconduct.
you want your tour to be a safe haven but yet you pass out backstage passes to girls that say "tulsa" .... i'll leave your tweet right here pic.twitter.com/mR6ad3nkL4
— A S H 💙 (@_ashleymz) March 14, 2018
yall i have to delete my original tweet due to a request for privacy, here it is for the 3rd time! pls RT pic.twitter.com/WHnxXI9ptN
— mrs. wobble➡️➡️SG (@_princesssjay) March 14, 2018
Excision also commented on the recent allegations, saying he does not support or condone any of the behaviours described in the claims.
"I think today's news is a wake up call that will bring awareness to an important topic," he said.
— Excision (@Excision) March 15, 2018
Datsik is currently on his Ninja Nation Tour with Space Jesus, who pulled himself off the docket after the allegations came to light.
He has issued two statements regarding the issue. His first statement announces his departure from the tour indefinitely, saying that consent is an “extremely important subject that must not be taken lightly.”
— SPOCKSTAR (@SpaceJesusBASS) March 15, 2018
In his second statement below, he says that he was never witnessed any sexual abuse and if he had been informed he would have put an end to it.
— SPOCKSTAR (@SpaceJesusBASS) March 15, 2018
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