Billie Eilish faces backlash online for diminishing Johnny Depp vs Amber Heard defamation case in her unreleased song
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Billie Eilish recently came under the fire of internet users after she dropped a new song likely referencing the defamation trial between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard.
The singer is currently on a tour of the United Kingdom for her second album.
Eilish gave a sneak peek into her yet-to-be-released track in the AO Arena in Manchester, England on Tuesday, 7th June. The lyrical content of the song however caused her to face criticism online.
Here is everything you need to know.
Billie Eilish’s new song references the Johnny Depp vs Amber Heard defamation trial
According to Entertainment Tonight Canada, Billie Eilish alongside her brother Finneas debuted an unreleased song called, ‘TV’.
The 20-year-old emotionally sang, ‘The internet’s gone wild watching movie stars on trial, while they’re overturning Roe vs. Wade.’
The sensationalized Johnny Depp vs Amber Heard defamation case lasted weeks. The jury finally announced the ruling on 1st June in favor of The Pirates of the Caribbean actor.
billie eilish refers to johnny depp's trial in her new unreleased song.
— alex / 41 (@jdeppfxnn) June 8, 2022
“the internet’s gone wild watching movie stars on trial, while they’re overturning roe v wade” pic.twitter.com/5vWsj4PJ76
Meanwhile, Roe vs Wade was a landmark issue. The Supreme Court recognized that the US constitutional right to abortion could be overruled within the next two months.
The artist referred to the lack of attention the Roe vs Wade case received because people were more involved in the Depp vs Heard trial.
Eilish mentioning the Roe vs Wade case did not come as a surprise. The musician has been vocal about her stance on abortion when she spoke about it at her concert in Texas last year.
She also admitted that she considered canceling her shows in Texas due to the state ban on abortions. But she realized she could not punish her fans that are already victims.
Billie Eilish slammed by Twitter users
Billie Eilish received harsh criticism on Twitter for her unreleased track.
One user said, ‘Roe vs Wade = Women’s right to choose what happens to her body. Great! Depp vs Heard = Men’s right to get justice after being falsely accused of domestic violence. Great! BOTH are important for equality. Both should not be dismissed or diminished.’
Roe vs Wade = Women's right to chose what happens to her body. Great!
— Armitage Shanks (@Amitage_Shanks) June 8, 2022
Depp vs Heard = Men's right to get justice after being falsely accused of domestic violence. Great!
BOTH are important for equality. Both need to be fought for. Both should not be dismissed or diminished.
A different user questioned, ‘I mean it’s movie stars but someone was abused, are they less of humans cuz they are known?’
I mean its movie stars but someone was abused, are they less of humans cuz they are known??
— aya ⚧| johnny's bday!! (@xthefordx) June 8, 2022
Another pointed out, ‘So if we favor Roe vs. Wade we should ignore Johnny Depp? How about Billie Eilish?’
So if we favor Roe vs. Wade we should ignore Johnny Depp? How about Billie Eilish?
— Big Old Chet Ehrliner (@Vanderhoofer) June 8, 2022
Someone mentioned, ‘Oh good, I was worried she wouldn’t comment. Now that she has I can go back to ignoring her completely.’
Oh good, I was worried she wouldn't comment. Now that she has I can go back to ignoring her completely.
— Douglas MechArthur (@Kicksbuttson) June 9, 2022
A user commented, ‘Is it called “They got attention now I want some too”?’
Is it called "They got attention now I want some too"?
— WeedStocksNews (@WeedStocksNews) June 9, 2022
