Katy Perry is facing criticism for her 2013 song ‘Dark Horse’ after several people alleged the lyrics were ‘disrespectful’ for ‘romanticizing’ Jeffrey Dahmer and his crimes.
In the wake of Netflix’s “Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story,” which stars Evan Peters, the song faced backlash for referencing the infamous serial killer, according to Indy100.
The lyrics, which appear in the middle of the track, are “She’s a beast / I call her Karma / She eats your heart like Jeffrey Dahmer”, and was rapped by featured artist Juicy J.
“It always upsets me when I hear the line to the song ‘Dark Horse’ ‘She eats your heart like Jeffrey Dahmer’ and I always spin my daughter to the station”, wrote an angry Twitter user.
“It’s so disrespectful to the families of the victims,” the person continued. “I hope people remember this while watching Netflix. Sorry for their losses.
“I didn’t know who Jeffrey Dahmer was until last week,” says another user. “But now, knowing what he did, Juicy J is sick of having people sing this man’s name, especially small children, and Katy Perry is also sick of allowing those lyrics in her song. .”
A user has demanded that the “Teenage Dream” singer issue a public apology.
“Why isn’t anyone calling out Katy Perry for allowing such vile and terrible lyrics to be included in one of her hit songs”, exclaimed a Twitter user.
“Jeffrey was a notorious serial killer and Katy CHOSE to romanticize his criminal and inhumane actions. I actually have a stomach ache. She MUST apologize.
Kesha was also criticized for mentioning the serial killer.
In her 2010 song “Cannibal,” she sings, “Be too nice and you’ll be a damn / Yeah, I’ll shoot a Jeffrey Dahmer,” earning her the wrath of keyboard warriors.
“Ppl mad at Katy Perry for #Dahmer lyrics even though it’s Juicy J’s verse? Kesha has worse lyrics in ‘Cannibal'” tweeted an user.
“Maybe keep the killers out of pop music?”
The Post has reached out to Perry and Kesha for comment.
Several users have defended the “I Kissed a Girl” and “Tik Tok” crooners, saying the songs were released several years ago and critics should have raised an issue with them at those times.
“Didn’t you know who Dahmer was the previous nine years this song came out”, said an user. “Why do you and other people suddenly seem to care?”
“Are you saying a song from over ten years ago is disrespectful to the families of the victims? The families have given their consent for Netflix to broadcast a program about the story of Jeffrey and his victims. reasoned another.
“If the lyrics upset you, you should have spoken about it 10 years ago. Not now.”