Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong said that he plans to renounce his U.S citizenship following the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.
During his band’s performance at the London Stadium on Friday, Armstrong, who has been the punk rock band’s frontman since 1987, told the audience he’d be spending more time on their side of the Atlantic.
Armstrong added. “Oh, I’m not kidding. You’re going to get a lot of me in the coming days.”
Armstrong continued berating the U.S. during his band’s show in Huddersfield, England the following day.
Pop star Olivia Rodrigo called out the conservative justices by name during her performance over the weekend at the U.K.’s Glastonbury music festival.
“This song goes out to the justices: Samuel Alito, Clarence Thomas, Neil Gorsuch, Amy Coney Barrett, Brett Kavanaugh. We hate you!,” the “Driver’s License” singer said during a festival performance.
Armstrong’s decision to renounce his U.S. citizenship comes as a shock to many fans, but it is not the first time a celebrity has made headlines for such a move. In recent years, several high-profile individuals have renounced their citizenship for various reasons, including political disagreements, tax issues, and personal beliefs.
Following Armstrong’s announcement, speculation has been swirling about where the Green Day frontman will choose to relocate. Some fans have suggested that Armstrong may be eyeing a move to the U.K., where he has a strong fan base and has previously expressed admiration for the country’s music scene. Others have speculated that Armstrong may be considering other European countries or even Canada.
Regardless of where Armstrong ends up, it is clear that his decision to renounce his U.S. citizenship is a bold statement of protest against the current political climate in the United States. The Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade has sparked outrage and controversy across the country, and Armstrong is just one of many public figures who have spoken out against the ruling.
As Armstrong prepares to make his exit from the U.S., fans are left wondering what the future holds for the iconic punk rocker. Will he continue to make music and tour internationally, or will he take a step back from the spotlight to focus on other pursuits? Only time will tell, but one thing is certain – Billie Joe Armstrong’s renunciation of his U.S. citizenship is sure to make waves in the music world and beyond.
Stay tuned for more updates on where Armstrong is headed next and how his decision will impact his future career. In the meantime, fans can continue to enjoy his music and support his bold stance against injustice and oppression.