Bassnectar Says He's 'Stepping Back' From His Career After Multiple Fans Accuse Him of Sexual Misconduct

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DJ Bassnectar says he is “stepping back” from his career, after multiple people came forward to accuse him of sexual misconduct.

on Twitter encouraging men in positions of power, particularly those in the EDM scene, to hold themselves accountable for their actions and their mistakes, all the while claiming his “own romantic relationships and interactions have been positive, consensual, legal and loving.”Instagram account @evidenceagainstbassnectar has collected, that seems like it might not be the case.

And now, Bassnectar’s out of the scene...at least for a bit.“I am stepping back from my career and I am stepping down from my position of power and privilege in this community because I want to take responsibility and accountability,” he said in a statement, also posted to Twitter. “I feel intense compassion for anyone I may have hurt. I truly hope you allow me a chance to work together toward healing.

 

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Would advise stepping back from sexual misconduct as well.

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