Ronnie Radke, lead singer of Falling in Reverse, recently addressed accusations made against his band regarding targeting young women. He responded to claims made by social media personality Oyat Otto in a statement shared on Instagram.
The response came after Otto accused the band of initially targeting and marketing to girls aged 12-17 using questionable methods and disrespecting women on social media.
“What in the pirates of the low income housing and EBTs is going on here? What’s up, Rick James impersonator, Oyat Otto. You have no idea what’s coming to you next for literally saying the craziest stuff. I understand that you need attention and clout, and you probably just got out prison because that’s what you’re saying. And you don’t understand how the world works right now,” Radke said.
“You’ve probably been in prison for so long, and you just don’t get that this is not how the world works. This isn’t WWE. You don’t have to you don’t have to have a character. But what we’re not gonna do is we’re not going to say all this pedophilia and, rape and all this stuff online. Like, we’re not throwing those words around. So we’re gonna get into it. You say that my music or whatever it is, whatever is going on is I’m influencing and targeting young women.”
Radke then presented demographic data to counter the accusations about his fanbase.
“And, and engaging in these weird things with your delusional psychosis that you’re under right now. Let’s check it out. This is the Instagram, and this shows the age range of my fans just on Instagram alone. This is pretty accurate, like, overall. So you’re saying that I pray on young girls with my music or whatever it is. But what if you look here, ages 13 to 17, one 1.6% are following And pretty much if you look into the music, it’s probably a little higher there. But adults listen to my music, buddy. 18 to 24, he got 22% I love hitting these motherfuckers with percentages and facts. Ages 25 to 34 is 50%, it’s crazy,” he continued.
“And guess what? 46% men and 53% women. So you’re talking about me targeting women when it’s pretty much equal, brother. And, yeah, you just got cooked right there alone, and your low IQ ass probably will try to figure out another way to do this. But we’re gonna keep going.”
The singer concluded by explaining his approach to addressing criticism directly.
“I wanna let you guys know before I leave. Do you know how do you know how sick I am of these motherf*ckers like this, bro? On a day to day basis, I got people stalking me. I got people like this motherf*cker. And you get you know what you guys do? You go, just ignore it. I’m not f*cking ignoring that. You know why I got so successful in life and music and everything else I don’t f*cking ignore shit. Stick up for yourself,” Radke said.
This latest controversy adds to the ongoing tensions between rock musicians and social media critics who analyze and critique famous bands in their content.
Oyat Otto previously said in his claims about Falling in Reverse, “Initially targeted/marketed to girls 12-17 of age, using methods and tactics that some may call questionable. Developing today’s following of devout super fans. Who can see no wrong in their actions. Talks nasty about, and disrespects women on social media, showing no respect and regard for the female gender.”
Falling in Reverse has built a substantial following since their formation. Their music spans multiple genres including post-hardcore, rap rock, and metalcore. The band’s evolution has attracted diverse audiences across different age groups and demographics.
The use of social media analytics to counter criticism represents a modern approach to addressing public accusations. Radke’s decision to present specific demographic data demonstrates how artists now leverage digital platforms to defend their reputation and clarify misconceptions about their fanbase.
Social media personalities like Oyat Otto have gained prominence by creating content that critiques and analyzes rock bands and their practices. These critics often focus on controversial aspects of band behavior, marketing strategies, and fan interactions. This creates a new dynamic in how musical artists navigate public scrutiny.
