BROCKHAMPTON Part Ways With Ameer Vann Amid Sexual Misconduct Allegations

BROCKHAMPTON has been facing backlash from fans and the music community after numerous allegations of sexual misconduct came out associated with order member Ameer Vann. On Sunday (May 27), the collective reported that they were parting ways with Ameer in an emotional statement on Twitter.


"Ameer is no longer in BROCKHAMPTON," the statement read. "We aspire to sincerely apologize to the victims affected by Ameer's actions. We were lied to, and we're sorry for not speaking up sooner. We never tolerate abuse of any kind. This isn't a solution to their suffering, nevertheless we hope this is a step in the correct direction. We will cancel the remaining dates of our current US tour to go residence and regroup."


In early May, multiple women came forward to accuse Ameer of emotional and sexual abuse, additionally to claims that he had sex with a minor. In a series of since-deleted tweets, Vann denied any criminal wrongdoing, nevertheless did admit to disrespecting past partners.


"In response to the claims of emotional and sexual abuse: however my behavior has been selfish, childish, and unkind, I have never criminally harmed anyone or disrespected their boundaries," Ameer wrote. "I have never had relations with a minor or violated anybody's consent."


On Instagram Live last week, BROCKHAMPTON founder Kevin Abstract apologized to fans for not addressing the allegations sooner. He also stated that the group's upcoming album, PUPPY, would potentially be delayed. The group's last show for the foreseeable future was at Boston Calling, where countless members of the categorize broke down during their performance. At this time it isn't clear once the sort will resume touring.