HIEUTHUHAI spoke up to clarify the controversy over the rap verse "Trinh" suspected of promoting illegal substances

After being harshly condemned for his rap verse suspected of promoting illegal substances, HIEUTHUHAI and his management company quickly issued a document clarifying, affirming that the song "Trinh" was being misunderstood.

In recent days, social media has been abuzz with controversy regarding a rap verse in the song "Trinh" by HIEUTHUHAI. The song is said to have sensitive lyrics and is misunderstood as promoting the use of illegal substances.

Specifically, the fanpage Prevention and Control of Prohibited Substances - Ho Chi Minh City Police (verified by the owner) posted an article "naming" a number of popular songs that are said to contain negative content, including "Trinh". Notably, the lyrics "Or do you have to stop making love songs, switch to making Mai Thuy music to play for those little boys?" were widely shared by the online community, causing a wave of fierce controversy.

In response to the public's harsh reaction, on the evening of October 23, the management company NOMAD made an official announcement, clarifying the rapper's stance. Accordingly, HIEUTHUHAI composed, performed and released this song in September 2024, at a time when he faced many opinions that his music "lost its quality" and was "too sentimental" compared to the traditional edgy rap style.

NOMAD explained: "The lyrics were written to satirize the notion that rap must be vulgar and rough to be recognized. When composing the song Trinh, HIEUTHUHAI did not have any intention of promoting or calling for illegal behavior. On the contrary, he wanted to convey a positive message about effort, striving and being oriented towards family and community."

The company also confirmed that the song "Trinh" has been licensed for performance and has been performed legally on many large and small stages. The representative of the unit emphasized: "As a young artist, HIEUTHUHAI is always aware of his social responsibility, respects the law and complies with the rules of conduct in the art field. He always strives to bring positive values to listeners, instead of promoting deviant behavior."

In addition, NOMAD believes that the fact that some websites spread unverified information has caused public opinion to misunderstand the spirit of the song. "The information being shared does not fully reflect the spirit and meaning that the artist wants to convey. We are ready to cooperate with the authorities to review and clarify the issue objectively and in good faith," - the company representative added.

According to the record, on the same morning, the fanpage of the functional force also listed a series of other rap songs such as Em iu, Mien mong mi, Keo... which were commented to have "offensive language" or "implied promotion of social evils". Among them, "Trinh" was named because it contained words that could easily be misunderstood.

In response to the mixed opinions, many viewers expressed that misinterpreting the context or isolating a rap verse from the overall song can lead to unfair comments. Some fans also said that HIEUTHUHAI is famous for his youthful, civilized style and often incorporates messages about effort, love and positive life.

Although the final conclusion from the authorities is not yet clear, the quick response of HIEUTHUHAI and his team shows the spirit of cooperation and transparency in handling the media crisis. The incident is still receiving great attention from the online community, especially rap lovers - those who hope that artists will be judged fairly, objectively and according to their true artistic value.

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