Daniel Caesar was “cancelled” around 2019 after he made controversial comments on Instagram Live defending a social media influencer named YesJulz, who had been accused of making racially insensitive remarks toward Black people. Here’s a breakdown of what happened: 1. YesJulz controversy: YesJulz (a white influencer active in hip-hop spaces) had been criticized for making comments and wearing clothing that many saw as racially offensive and tone-deaf. 2. Daniel Caesar’s comments: In response, Daniel Caesar went on Instagram Live and told Black people to “stop being so mean to white people.” He defended YesJulz, suggested that Black people were “too sensitive,” and implied that the community should be more open to criticism. At one point, he said: “Why are we being so mean to Julz? Why are we being so mean to white people right now? That’s a serious question.” 3. Public backlash: Many fans and public figures saw his remarks as dismissive of anti-Black racism and called him out for “caping for” white people at the expense of his own community. The backlash was swift—his social media was flooded with criticism, and “Daniel Caesar is cancelled” began trending on Twitter. 4. Aftermath: Following the controversy, Caesar’s popularity dipped noticeably for a while. His sophomore album Case Study 01 (2019) received critical praise but didn’t reach the same mainstream success as his debut Freudian. In later interviews, Caesar admitted he was naïve about the cultural dynamics and regretted how he expressed himself. In 2023, he publicly apologized, saying he “wasn’t fully educated” on how his comments would be received. - @easymusictaste