Katherine Ryan says she was attacked by ‘other feminists’ online after Slowthai incident at NME Awards
The IndependentFor free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. She wants me to tend to her flowers … You’ve never had no one play with you the way I play.” Slowthai later “unreservedly apologised” for his “shameful actions” on the night, which included a later altercation with an audience member who criticised his behaviour. After the show, Ryan tweeted that Slowthai “didn’t make me uncomfortable” and faced her own backlash for refusing to condemn his behaviour. I had mostly women cross because I’d not denounced the events at the NME Awards.” She described the incident with Slowthai as a “fun” moment where they were “both in character”. “Because I’m vehemently against ‘cancel culture’ in most cases” said Ryan.