Village People’s 1978 hit “ YMCA ” is the group’s most enduring song, and the hit single is frequently described as a “gay anthem” ( even the Library Of Congress thinks it is ). However, the band’s Victor Willis, who sings the song and wrote its lyrics, disagrees.

Willis said he was not offended that it has been labeled as a gay anthem, but warned people not to make assumptions. News outlets who do label it a "gay anthem" in January could start facing legal action.

Village People founder Victor Willis is once again tackling two issues surrounding the disco band's 1970s smash hit "Y.M.C.A.": Donald Trump's use of the track in his 2024 presidential campaign and the characterization of the song as a "gay anthem.

Y.M.C.A.” singer and co-writer Victor Willis of the band Village People defended President-elect Donald Trump’s use of the song Monday on Facebook. Willis denied that the disco tune was intended as a “gay anthem,

Trump is notorious for using music at his campaign rallies without the artists’ permission. However, one musician is happy that Trump used his song - and has denied that it is a "gay anthem"... View o

President-elect Donald Trump has found an unlikely defender in original Village People singer Victor Willis. Willis, who as an original member of the prolific disco group, took to social media to defend Trump’s use of the Village People hit “Y.