Electronic music artist Deathpact is facing serious allegations following a recent meet-and-greet session where a fan accused the artist of inappropriate conduct. The incident has ignited widespread discussions within EDM community, with fans expressing a mix of outrage, disappointment, and calls for accountability.
The controversy began after Reydn Thammavongsa, the boyfriend of the victim, posted on Facebook describing an alarming interaction that allegedly occurred after Deathpactâs recent set. According to his account, his girlfriend approached Deathpact to take her first-ever picture with the artist, excited to commemorate the moment.
Deathpactâs Response: âWe Take This Seriouslyâ
In response to the allegations, Deathpactâs team released an official statement on Facebook, acknowledging the incident and expressing regret. They claim they were unaware of the situation until the victim and her boyfriend reported it after the meet-and-greet.
The statement emphasized that the team took immediate accountability upon learning of the allegations and personally apologized to the victim.
Furthermore, all future meet-and-greets have been suspended indefinitely, with the team stating they are currently re-evaluating safety protocols to ensure such incidents do not happen again.
Outrage from Fans
On Reddit and Facebook, many users have condemned the artistâs actions, with some pointing out that video evidence appears to contradict claims that it was an accident. âYou can clearly tell Deathpact knew what they were doing, especially after she tried to cover herself with her hand.â Another user echoed frustration over dismissals of the incident, stating:âThe incident is disgusting and shouldnât be played down as an accident and âa bandwagonâ.â A different user on Facebook highlighted concerns over Deathpactâs anonymity, writing. âKnowing heâs hidden behind a mask and it could be any unidentified member of your team is lowkey gross.â
Bigger Issues in the EDM Scene: A Pattern of Allegations?
This incident is the latest in a troubling trend of misconduct allegations within the EDM industry. In recent years, multiple prominent artists have been accused of similar behavior, including: Bassnectar, who stepped away from the scene following multiple accusations of sexual misconduct. Tale of Usâ MRAK, who faced allegations of rape and sexual abuse earlier this year.
The Deathpact incident has reignited calls for better safety measures at music events, particularly regarding artist-fan interactions during meet-and-greets.