Introduction

In a shocking turn of events, several radio stations in Las Vegas have taken the drastic step of banning all Green Day music, following frontman Billie Joe Armstrong’s scathing comments about the city.

During a concert on September 20 at Oracle Park in San Francisco, the punk rock icon did not hold back when he called Las Vegas “the worst s---hole in America,” a remark that has ignited a fierce backlash in Sin City.

Context of Armstrong's Remarks

Armstrong's inflammatory comments were made in the context of his disdain for John Fisher, the controversial owner of the Oakland A's, who recently made headlines with the announcement of the team’s relocation to Las Vegas.

Since 2005, Fisher has owned the A's, but his decision to move the team has provoked outrage among dedicated Oakland fans, many of whom voiced their discontent with chants at the final game in Oakland on September 26.

Radio Stations Respond

“It’s not us, Billie… it’s you,” KOMP 92.3 declared on Instagram while announcing the ban on Green Day’s music.

The disgruntled station went on to emphasize their loyalty to the Vegas community along with a cheeky #vegas4ever.

Meanwhile, X 107.5, echoing similar sentiments, announced their decision on air, labeling Armstrong's comments as crossing a line.

Their midday host Carlota proclaimed, 'We’re breaking up with Green Day completely. Bye Bye, Billie!'