Overview
- Boy George released an AI‑assisted reggae track called “We Will Dance Again” that defends Israel, references the Oct. 7 Nova festival massacre, and disputes UN findings about genocide in Gaza.
- The song was removed or became unavailable on major streaming services, and Boy George has directed fans to buy it on Bandcamp while saying he will re-record the track himself.
- The release prompted quick industry and peer fallout: his manager announced he would no longer perform as King Herod in the London revival of Jesus Christ Superstar and Boy George says he has parted ways with longtime BGP manager Tony Pontius after a dispute over releasing the song.
- George has doubled down on the material, posted additional provocative AI‑assisted pieces and publicly framed his action as standing up for Jewish friends, while several musicians and public figures have strongly condemned the lyrics.
- The episode has sharpened debates over artist speech, platform responsibility and accountability for AI‑generated political content and may prompt arts institutions and labels to reassess how they handle polarising, machine‑assisted work.