Travis Tritt Bans Bud Light From His Tour—Says Other Artists Doing the Same
Twitter after one of the American brewing company's brands sent a gift to a transgender influencer.Bud Light sent TikToker Dylan Mulvaney a commemorative can of beer with her face on it to mark the one-year anniversary of her gender transition.A swift backlash following Mulvaney's unveiling of the unique can came from social media users, conservative commentators and even musician Kid Rock, who shot up several cases of Bud Light in a video he posted to Twitter and Instagram.The backlash has tied into a wider debate about transgender people and their inclusion in cis gendered spaces, with some supporting transgender people, but others not recognizing their gender transition.
It also comes at a time of hundreds of proposed policies in states around the country to curb transgender rights, including access to health care.Tritt revealed he would no longer request any Anheuser-Busch products on his tour rider, which is a document with a list of requirements provided by artists when performing, including food, drinks, room setup and any other needs they may have for them and their entourage."I will be deleting all Anheuser-Busch products from my tour hospitality rider.
I know many other artists who are doing the same," he tweeted.I will be deleting all Anheuser-Busch products from my tour hospitality rider.
I know many other artists who are doing the same.Newsweek has asked Anheuser-Busch—which is part of AB InBev, the world's biggest brewer—for comment by email.A spokesperson for Anheuser-Busch told Newsweek on Monday that the company "works with hundreds of influencers across our brands as one of many ways to authentically connect with audiences across various demographics.
