3LAU Faces Backlash After Performing At Trump’s Inauguration

3LAU, a well-known DJ and blockchain advocate, is facing significant backlash after performing at the 2025 inauguration of President Donald Trump. The performance triggered other EDM artists, including deadmau5, Subtronics, and many more to express contrasting beliefs. The comments made are some of the most aggressive we have seen in years made by one artist to another. In summary, they are referring to 3LAU as a nazi.

In these responses to 3LAU’s performance at the inauguration, many have distanced themselves and even blocked him on social platforms, creating tension within the community. Many are viewing his performance at such a politically charged event as a betrayal of the values they stand for.

deadmau5 Fires

deadmau5’s response has made it to countless news pages and is leading the brigade on the 3LAU criticism. This is what he said:

“Here’s the best takeaway, not a single person in that entire dumbf*ck administration has ever known who the f*ck you were, cared about you, or even gives the remotest sh*t about you, and you certainly won’t be remembered by any of em. But everyone in this business will remember that you stood behind nazis and convicted felons who would further marginalize the very people who gave you a platform. What very little respect I had for you is gone. So glad you got some drink tickets out of the deal, enjoy them, you nepo pissbaby.”

3LAU’s Blockchain Advocacy And His Why

Despite the ongoing controversy, 3LAU continues to advocate for blockchain technology and NFTs within the music industry. He’s become known for his initiatives aimed at using blockchain to revolutionize music distribution and artist compensation. Back in 2021, Justin Blau (3LAU’s real name) sold an NFT collection from his Ultra Violet Album for $11.6 million via an online auction between February 25-28.

What’s Next for 3LAU’s Career?

As 3LAU faces political backlash, his career is at a crossroads. While he remains influential in the blockchain space, the negative reactions from the EDM community may affect his future in performance, collaboration, and support. How he navigates this divide will be crucial for his career moving forward.

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