Why is namewee so controversial?
Namewee is a controversial figure in Malaysian Chinese music. Wee has since been banned in Mainland China as a result of the song and music video “Fragile” (Chinese:玻璃心), a collaboration with Taiwan-based Australian singer Kimberley Chen which went viral in October 2021.
Where is namewee now?
Last March (2021), Namewee, whose real name is Wee Meng Chee, was flagged by the Malaysian authorities upon his return from Taiwan and taken to the airport’s police station for questioning. He remained in Malaysia until July, but the matter remained unresolved when he returned to Taiwan to continue working on projects.
What is the name of the singer in the Namewee video?
Namewee featured one of Asia’s top superstars Wang Leehom in a song titled “Stranger In The North” (Chinese: 漂向北方), which was released on YouTube on 4 March 2017. As of 30 September 2018, the video has garnered more than 135 million views, the highest that Wee has ever achieved in producing and composing the song.
Are Namewee and Kimberley Chen banned from China?
In October 2021, Namewee’s ” Fragile ” (Chinese:玻璃心), collaborated with Taiwan-based Australian singer Kimberley Chen, garnered over 10 million YouTube views in six days since upload. The singers were banned from Mainland China as a result of the song.
How did Namewee celebrate his 10th anniversary on 20 May 2017?
To remember the 10th anniversary on 20 May 2017 since he started uploading his songs on YouTube, Namewee released a music video titled Muar Mandarin 2017 Official MV (Chinese: 麻坡的華語10週年紀念版), featuring various places including the Wetex, 8th avenue, etc., in his birthplace Muar, a city in Johor, Malaysia.
Who is Namewee and why is he famous?
Namewee is a controversial figure in Malaysian Chinese music. He first gained mainstream popularity with his song “You’re Not Red” (Chinese: 你不紅).