Sir Elton Hercules John (born Reginald Kenneth Dwight; 25 March 1947) is an English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer. Collaborating with lyricist Bernie Taupin since 1967 on more than 30 albums, John has sold more than 300 million records, making him one of the best-selling music artists. He has more than fifty Top 40 hits in the UK Singles Chart and US Billboard Hot 100, including seven number ones in the UK and nine in the US, as well as seven consecutive number-one albums in the US. His tribute single "Candle in the Wind 1997", rewritten in dedication to Diana, Princess of Wales, sold over 33 million copies worldwide and is the best-selling single in the history of the UK and US singles charts. He has also produced records and occasionally acted in films. John owned Watford F.C. from 1976 to 1987 and from 1997 to 2002. He is an honorary life president of the club.
Is DaBaby Quitting HipHop? Canceled Rapper Jokes About Becoming R&B Singer
made derogatory remarks about gay people and people with HIV during his performance at the Rolling Loud Miami music festival on July 25.He said in part: "If you didn't show up today with HIV, AIDS, any of them deadly sexually transmitted diseases that'll make you die in two or three weeks, put your cellphone light in the air."The incident sparked a massive backlash against the rapper who was subsequently dropped from several summer festival lineups and condemned by a number of high-profile celebrities like Elton John and Madonna.Despite posting an apology, DaBaby received further backlash when he deleted his lengthy Instagram post where he said he wanted to "apologize to the LGBTQ+ community for the hurtful and triggering comments I.
