Homophobic track pulled from major platforms

“Gwadada,” a homophobic song by Admiral T, is no longer available on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music or official YouTube channels. This is a huge milestone and a powerful reminder that when thousands of people raise their voices, the music landscape can change. Now is our chance to go even further. By urging Universal Music Group to confirm the song’s removal from its catalog – and to take a stand against all homophobic content – we can help build an industry that celebrates respect, inclusion and diversity.

This entire movement began with one All Out member who raised the alarm about Gwadada that has earned royalties for more than 20 years despite portraying gay people as a scourge of Guadeloupe. The track sits alongside a broader history of explicitly homophobic songs in his early catalog.

“Gwadada” remained referenced in the Universal Music Group catalog through the AZ label, which reissued the Mozaik Kreyol album in 2004. Despite growing awareness of the harm caused by anti-LGBT+ lyrics, the song continued to be streamed widely, generating revenue and reinforcing dangerous stereotypes in a region where homophobia fuels discrimination and violence.

When the petition launched, it quickly became clear that this was not just a local issue. People across the world agreed that music should never be used to spread hate, and thousands stood up to demand change.

The results speak for themselves. After sustained public pressure, Spotify and Apple Music removed the song from their platforms, Amazon Music followed, and YouTube took down the official audio. This is a major achievement for everyone who believes in a music world that protects dignity instead of endangering it.

There is still work ahead. The song continues to appear on some unofficial channels, and Universal Music Group has not yet confirmed that Gwadada will be permanently removed from its catalog. But this victory proves what determined people power can accomplish. When listeners demand respect, the industry listens.

Today we celebrate this milestone. Tomorrow we keep pushing for a world where music unites rather than divides, uplifts rather than harms, and champions every person’s right to safety and dignity.

Join us as an Equality Champion and help All Out continue fighting for love, visibility and equality everywhere.