BLACKPINK’s Spotify Hacked in Shock Attack Involving Racial Slurs and Cultural Appropriation Allegations
In a shocking turn of events, BLACKPINK’s official Spotify page was reportedly hacked, leading to alarming visual and textual changes that have ignited widespread concern and backlash online. The unauthorized alterations appeared to deliberately reference two recent controversies in the K-pop industry one involving racial slurs and another concerning cultural appropriation.
BLACKPINK’s Spotify Hacked
While BLACKPINK’s profile initially displayed a familiar image from their “Shut Down” era, refreshing the page caused the picture to switch to a photo of KISS OF LIFE, a newer girl group recently criticized for cultural appropriation during a live broadcast. The image choice appeared calculated to stir outrage and draw attention to industry scandals.
Even more disturbing, the page description was altered to reference pre-debut footage of three BLACKPINK members using the N-word, a controversy that recently resurfaced. Though these videos date back years, their re-emergence sparked renewed debate about accountability and racial sensitivity in K-pop.
But BLACKPINK wasn’t the only group affected. Fans noticed similar irregularities on the Spotify pages of other YG Entertainment artists, including TREASURE, BABYMONSTER, and even the individual profiles of BLACKPINK members. This suggests a broader breach of YG Entertainment-linked accounts, possibly indicating targeted sabotage rather than a random cyberattack.
Netizens Demanded for Artists’ Protection
In the wake of the incident, netizens have flooded social media demanding accountability. Many are calling out YG Entertainment for lax digital security and slow response, especially given how closely this follows the group’s other recent PR crises.
“There’s something wrong with YG, a few days ago their files and clips of BP got leaked now the Spotify of their artist got hacked. And that company hasn’t taken a single step against anything yet, not a single lawsuit to save their artist,” one fan tweeted.
So far, YG Entertainment and Spotify have yet to issue official statements addressing the breach. Fans and critics alike are now anxiously awaiting explanations, with many demanding swift action to protect artist reputations and prevent future incidents.