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.
Billie Joe Armstrong’s announcement to renounce his U.S citizenship comes as a shock to many fans and followers of the punk rock icon. Following the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, Armstrong made it clear that he was not going to stand for the direction in which the country was heading.
During a Green Day performance at the London Stadium, Armstrong shared his plans with the audience, stating that he would be spending more time on their side of the Atlantic. The crowd erupted in cheers and applause, showing support for Armstrong’s decision to distance himself from the U.S.
“I’m not kidding,” Armstrong declared. “You’re going to get a lot of me in the coming days.” This bold statement solidified his commitment to leaving behind his U.S citizenship and embracing a new chapter in his life.
Armstrong’s sentiments were echoed by pop star Olivia Rodrigo, who took the stage at the Glastonbury music festival in the U.K. Rodrigo called out the conservative Supreme Court justices by name, expressing her disdain for their role in the overturning of Roe v. Wade.
“This song goes out to the justices: Samuel Alito, Clarence Thomas, Neil Gorsuch, Amy Coney Barrett, Brett Kavanaugh. We hate you!,” Rodrigo proclaimed during her festival performance. The audience erupted in support of Rodrigo’s bold statement, showing solidarity with her disapproval of the Supreme Court’s decision.
As more and more celebrities make headlines for renouncing their U.S citizenship, it raises questions about the current state of the country and the impact of political decisions on public figures. Armstrong’s decision to leave the U.S is a bold and defiant move, signaling his desire to distance himself from a government that no longer aligns with his values.
Only time will tell where Armstrong will end up next, but one thing is for certain – he is not afraid to speak out against injustice and take a stand for what he believes in.