"Y.M.C.A. Hits Top"

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Village People singer tries to deny that ‘Y.M.C.A.’ is a gay anthem and fails spectacularly

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' Y.M.C.A. ' has been featured in Donald Trump's rallies since 2020 .

The song was written by the Village People’s lead singer, Victor Willis , who is straight and producer Jacques Morali who is gay.

The Village People are a disco group of predominantly gay men who symbolize American masculinity and macho gay-fantasy personas.

Willis refutes the idea that Morali gave him the idea for the song in his Facebook post.

Jones said he knew nothing about the Y being a hang out for gays when he wrote the lyrics to Y.M.C.A. and Jacques Morali (who was gay) never once stated such to him.

Willis says that starting in January 2025 , any news organizations that “falsely” refer to “Y.M.,C.C., as a gay anthem will be sued.

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