Sombr Responds to Criticism After Concertgoer Labels Show ‘Cringe’

## Sombr Addresses Viral Criticism from Concertgoer

Sombr has recently addressed backlash from a concert attendee who expressed her dissatisfaction with his performance at Anthem in Washington, D.C., on October 13. The criticism was substantial enough for her to share a nearly nine-minute TikTok video, which quickly gained traction online.

### Response to the Critique

In his video response, Sombr remarked, “I thought I was chronically online, but I just learned about this TikTok drama from a 25-year-old who attended my concert. She complained that there were too many tweens in the audience and described my performance as filled with ‘brain-rot jokes,’ labeling it a cringe event.”

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Sombr’s commentary followed shortly after the critic posted her TikTok, where she warned potential concertgoers not to waste their money on his show. She expressed surprise that his fanbase consisted mainly of younger fans and criticized parts of the concert, including segments like the “Sombr Dating Show.” She described his jokes as inappropriate, especially ones she claimed were vulgar, and noted the audience’s playful requests such as “bark for me,” which she found unsuitable given the age of his fans.

### Concert Experience

While she referred to her experience as “a nightmare,” the concert resonated positively with many attendees. She recounted one fan exclaiming, “This is my generation’s David Bowie,” to which she responded skeptically, likening Sombr’s performance style to characters like Napoleon Dynamite.

In defense of himself, Sombr felt the fan’s critiques leaned towards “body shaming,” indicating that he felt targeted online. He stated, “I respect differing opinions, but I’m a 20-year-old artist. If you’re 25 and attending my show, you should expect a younger audience.”

### Creative Intentions

On the topic of his humor, Sombr emphasized that his regular audience is familiar with his online persona. “I’ve never been a serious person,” he added. He prefers to dedicate a small portion of his shows to jokes, focusing primarily on his music.

“Live a little, enjoy life,” he declared. “All ages, backgrounds, and identities are welcome at my concerts; you should find more meaningful things to criticize than just me existing.”

### Future Plans

Recently, Sombr released his debut album, *I Barely Know Her*, which features popular tracks like “Back to Friends” and “12 to 12,” both of which he performed at the MTV Video Music Awards. His ongoing tour, which runs through November, has already sold out, and he’s set to perform on *Saturday Night Live* with host Nikki Glaser on November 8.

In light of this conversation, how do you feel about artists navigating criticism from audiences?