Liam Gallagher References Deleted Racial Slur Post at Oasis Manchester Gig

During Oasis's second sold-out concert at Manchester's Heaton Park, Liam Gallagher appeared to reference a racial slur he had previously posted on social media, which he later deleted and apologized for. Gallagher made a cryptic comment before performing 'Some Might Say,' saying, "Gotta wear the shades tonight, didn't wear them last night, woke up this morning like a grasshopper? You're allowed to say grasshopper, right?" The slur, a derogatory imitation targeting people of East Asian descent, sparked significant backlash and was linked to a rise in anti-Asian hate crimes during the Covid pandemic. Despite his apology, many fans expressed disappointment and criticized him for what they considered a defense of racism. The controversy led one fan to sell her ticket to the tour's opening night in Cardiff, reflecting the hurt felt by some supporters. Oasis’s Live '25 tour, their first in over a decade, has seen tremendous demand and includes multiple UK and Ireland venues before international dates, with ticket pricing and sales also sparking fan frustration.