In a screenshot of text posted to Twitter, the Gaslamp Killer claimed that he engaged with consensual sex with Chelsea and her friend RaeAn on July 5, 2013.
"Allegations carry a lot of weight on social media these days, and the bravery of women who expose their stories can create necessary dialogue that leads to real change," he wrote. "But Chelsea's version of the story is not true."
Read the Gaslamp Killer's statement below.
My response to @chelseaelaynne 's letter below. pic.twitter.com/6Zgfq0cOn7
— G L K (@GASLAMPKILLER) October 13, 2017
In the wake of the allegations, the Gaslamp Killer's concert tonight (October 13) at the Low End Theory party at the Brooklyn Electronic Music Festival has been cancelled by organizers. The festival issued the following statement:
Brooklyn Electronic Music Festival has chosen to cancel the Low End Theory show. This is not the appropriate time to present these artists in light of the allegations that were made last night.
We apologize to our venue partner, Paper Box. As an independent festival we appreciate our independent venue partners and are concerned by the issues a cancellation causes a small business. We encourage everyone to please continue to support this venue.
Throughout the rest of the festival weekend we'll remain focused on creating great energy and a safe environment for artists and fans alike.
Brooklyn Electronic Music Festival endeavors to support music and fans mindfully
UPDATE (10/13, 3:30 p.m. EDT): Low End Theory, the popular Los Angeles beat music showcase that has worked heavily with the Gaslamp Killer, has decided to part ways with the artist. Its statement reads as follows:
Official statement pic.twitter.com/qybnX4bdem
— Low End Theory (@LOWENDTHEORY) October 13, 2017
UPDATE (4:30 p.m. EST): Brainfeeder, the label that had previously worked with the Gaslamp Killer, distanced themselves from the artist, pointing out that they haven't released his material in five years:
Official Statement pic.twitter.com/4ibTSGeqFL
— BRAINFEEDER (@BRAINFEEDER) October 13, 2017
In case you missed it, here's Chelsea's (extremely graphic) account of the evening in question:
i've been silently suffering over this for many years. the gaslamp killer drugged and raped my best friend and myself 4 years ago pic.twitter.com/yvJM5HEJay
— chelsea (@chelseaelaynne) October 13, 2017
i would tag him, but today i noticed he has had me blocked, which pushed me over the edge and was the clearest admission of his guilt pic.twitter.com/blNRLbXjRw
— chelsea (@chelseaelaynne) October 13, 2017
facing and accepting this has been one of the hardest things i have ever done - for every woman that has been abused - you are not alone
— chelsea (@chelseaelaynne) October 13, 2017
me and rae are fuckin done being victims of this - this is HIS burden to bear
— chelsea (@chelseaelaynne) October 13, 2017
YOURE NOT ALONE. IT WASNT YOUR FAULT. I'M HERE FOR YOU.
— chelsea (@chelseaelaynne) October 13, 2017
holy shit hes already trying to cover it up pic.twitter.com/B8H4UoFjyb
— chelsea (@chelseaelaynne) October 13, 2017