Industry Jul 13, 2026
Madison Square Garden Allegedly Tracked Queer Musicians, Rapper Safety Concerns
The venue’s database also assigned a “high risk” label to Freddie Gibbs, Lil Jon, and other rappers
Originally published by
Pitchfork
Madison Square Garden has reportedly been operating a secret database that tracks queer musicians. This system allegedly assigned a "high risk" label to various artists, including rappers Freddie Gibbs and Lil Jon. Further details on the scope and purpose of this tracking remain undisclosed. Originally reported by Pitchfork.