In a bizarre twist to the pop culture saga, Village People<\/a>\u2018s frontman Victor Willis<\/a> took to Facebook to address President-elect Donald Trump<\/a>\u2018s use of their iconic hit \u201cY.M.C.A.\u201d Willis, who co-wrote and sang the disco classic, firmly pushed back against the common belief that the song was created as a \u201cgay anthem,\u201d revealing that he \u201cknew nothing about the Y being a hang out for gays\u201d when penning the lyrics.<\/p>\n Willis shared that his inspiration for \u201cY.M.C.A.\u201d came from his genuine experiences with the global youth organization, particularly drawing from his observations of YMCA facilities in San Francisco’s urban neighborhoods.<\/p>\n Addressing one of the song’s most memorable lines, Willis explained, \u201cWhen I say, \u2018hang out with all the boys’ that is simply 1970s black slang for black guys hanging out together for sports, gambling or whatever. There’s nothing gay about that.\u201d<\/p>\n The disco legend disclosed that he’d received over 1,000 complaints about Trump using \u201cY.M.C.A\u201d at his campaign rallies. The President-elect made the 1978 hit his signature rally closer in 2020, complete with a now-famous dance routine \u2013 a tradition he maintains today. Interestingly, data shows this campaign moment actually boosted the song’s popularity, with streaming numbers and search interest peaking on Election Day.<\/p>\n![\"YouTube](\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/Zph7YXfjMhg\/hqdefault.jpg\")