The Village People performed at Donald Trump's inauguration after frontman Victor Willis reversed his previous objection to the president using Y.M.C.A.

Many people grew up with the music of the Village People, but Jonathan Belolo literally did. His father co-founded the disco group in 1977, and the younger Belolo was immersed in the band’s history, even once joining them onstage as a toddler. But as he ...

Village People’s 1978 hit “Y.M.C.A.” has been a staple of Donald Trump’s campaign rallies since 2020. Now, Victor Willis, the group’s lead vocalist, is defending Trump’s use of the song and refuting its long-held status as a gay anthem.

The Village People’s 1978 hit is one of the most enduring songs of the disco era. Despite its camp message, the song was “written for everyone”.

The disco icons who have had a resurgence due to Y.M.C.A being used at Donald Trump's election rallies have faced personal tragedies including disease and addiction

In 2020, Village People first approved of Donald Trump playing their music at his rallies, then changed their minds, and then changes their minds again. Today, Victor Willis of the disco group thanked the 47th American President for his campaign's use of ...

“Y.M.C.A.” singer and co-writer Victor Willis of the band Village People defended President-elect Donald Trump’s use of the song Monday on Facebook. Willis denied that the disco tune was intended as a “gay anthem,” saying he “knew nothing about ...