# End It Frontman Speaks After Banana Costume Incident

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Podcast: [Music News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/music-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7458114)
Published: 2026-06-28T16:23:09+00:00
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Akil Godsey of hardcore band End It finally breaks his silence on the viral Toronto show incident where a fan in a banana costume had their outfit forcibly removed by the crowd — an event Godsey claims was framed as a “strip the banana” challenge, sparking outrage, accusations of exploitation, and a wave of backlash that’s threatened the band’s future. Amid death threats, racism, and mounting criticism, Godsey says he’s prioritizing his child and rejecting outside validation, insisting hardcore culture demands this kind of chaos — and that if the band must end, so be it. He accuses critics of misreading the situation and urges fans to stop making assumptions, calling it a failure of empathy. The fallout has already hit their touring plans, with European posters pulled — and the hardcore scene is still divided on whether the band encouraged the spectacle or the fan simply didn’t expect the intensity. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/0cff565ab21d9384

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