Toronto-based artist Lido Pimienta first tried to explain the issue to the band in a series of private messages on Twitter, which the band promptly laughed off.
So I went outta my way to explain systemic racism/sexism to the offensive band @BlackPussyBand and I got this: pic.twitter.com/WzXBQmNL3E
— Lido Pimienta (@LidoPimienta) June 23, 2016
The group then invited those who expressed concern to come to a show to come speak to them in person about the name.@BlackPussyBand @aw_potvin should we start the boycott for the show now or later https://t.co/DDiUiGoIks
— Pabst Lord (@JakeWikazaru) June 23, 2016
But after the way they acted, it's unsurprising everyone took their invitation with a grain of salt.@aw_potvin @JakeWikazaru Better idea: Come to the show and meet us. Have a conversation. Like civilized adults. Grown folks.
— Black Pussy (@BlackPussyBand) June 23, 2016
@BlackPussyBand @aw_potvin @JakeWikazaru no. You acted like a bunch of Trumps.
— tanya tagaq (@tagaq) June 25, 2016
Demonstrating how seriously they took everyone's concern, Black Pussy hit out at their detractors on social media in the best way they knew how. The war of words started soon after.@BlackPussyBand just call yourselves the White Little Pricks and get it all over with.
— tanya tagaq (@tagaq) June 25, 2016
This is for everyone attacking us on SM today while we tryin to do our fucking job.Thx for the love u sexy kittens. pic.twitter.com/afAHM8BDc4
— Black Pussy (@BlackPussyBand) June 23, 2016
@BlackPussyBand fuck right off you vapid shit-mongering squid jizz sucking mediocre halitosis laden Choda staring limp fame chasing unitards
— tanya tagaq (@tagaq) June 26, 2016
@tagaq you keep talking, we keep selling records.
— Black Pussy (@BlackPussyBand) June 26, 2016
@BlackPussyBand I can smell your irrelevance from here.
— tanya tagaq (@tagaq) June 26, 2016
@BlackPussyBand also, you keep talking and getting more shows cancelled.
— tanya tagaq (@tagaq) June 26, 2016
@BlackPussyBand where's the snappy comeback? Get more shows cancelled. Viet Cong has the same thing happen.
— tanya tagaq (@tagaq) June 26, 2016
@tagaq you need some attention? A little ego stroke maybe? You're gonna die alone so enjoy the ride.
— Black Pussy (@BlackPussyBand) June 26, 2016
@BlackPussyBand also, I get plenty of attention from my audiences and I don't need some racist bullshit name to validate my music. Pathetic.
— tanya tagaq (@tagaq) June 26, 2016
@tagaq so much free time. Pathetic.
— Black Pussy (@BlackPussyBand) June 26, 2016
@BlackPussyBand ur on here too you cockblaster
— tanya tagaq (@tagaq) June 26, 2016
@BlackPussyBand @tagaq pathetic is your racist band name.
— âpihtawikosisân (@apihtawikosisan) June 28, 2016
@BlackPussyBand @tagaq you can't even claim ignorance...so many ppl have explained in great detail how your band name is not okay.
— âpihtawikosisân (@apihtawikosisan) June 28, 2016
@BlackPussyBand @tagaq which means you have made a conscious decision to exercise white supremacy in defence of your power to not care.
— âpihtawikosisân (@apihtawikosisan) June 28, 2016
@apihtawikosisan @tagaq know who has power? The slave owners. Think you're free? And you think our band has power? Read more!
— Black Pussy (@BlackPussyBand) June 28, 2016
@BlackPussyBand @apihtawikosisan I have a Doctorate you shit box. Do you?
— tanya tagaq (@tagaq) June 28, 2016
This isn't the first time people have taken issue with the band's name. It sparked a national conversation last spring when the group had lined up a series of dates in Canada for a North American tour, even causing an Ottawa venue to outline an inclusivity policy in the wake of the backlash.@BlackPussyBand @apihtawikosisan also, our band has brought awareness to #mmiw and food insecurity in Nunavut. What have you done?
— tanya tagaq (@tagaq) June 28, 2016
Judging by these recent events, it seems the band will continue to be known for their poor naming decision rather than their music.