LONDON (VINnews) — “The saga continues.”

With those words, Boy George announced Tuesday that an online music platform had removed his artist profile following the release of We Will Dance Again, a song inspired by victims of Hamas’ Oct. 7, 2023, terrorist attack on Israel.

In a video posted to social media, the Culture Club frontman said fans could no longer download the track because his page had been taken offline. He said he plans to re-record the song and release it independently through another distributor.

George also claimed the platform withheld proceeds from sales made before the account was removed and expressed hope that customers who purchased the song would receive refunds. He encouraged supporters who already have the track to continue sharing it online.

The company has not publicly explained the removal or responded to George’s allegations.

George has said the song was inspired by a visit to the Nova Music Festival memorial exhibition, where he met relatives of victims murdered during the Hamas-led assault on southern Israel. The Oct. 7 attack killed about 1,200 people, most of them civilians, and approximately 250 others were taken hostage, according to Israeli authorities. Hamas is designated as a terrorist organization by the United States, the European Union and many other governments.

In Buddhism we understand that every action comes with a consequence. Due to my decision to stand up for my Jewish friends I am losing a few people from my life. Today I parted company with Tony Pontius who has run my record label BGP for a number of years. I wanted to release… pic.twitter.com/jOArrkCktF

— Boy George (@BoyGeorge) July 31, 2026

The singer has strongly rejected accusations that the song is anti-Palestinian, saying it is intended to honor the victims of the massacre while calling for peace. He has also said he grieves for innocent Palestinian civilians affected by the war.

The controversy has also ended a longtime professional relationship. George said he parted ways with label associate Tony Pontius after Pontius declined to support the song’s release.

The dispute has extended beyond the music industry. George recently withdrew from a scheduled appearance as King Herod in a London production of Jesus Christ Superstar, with his management saying the decision was made in consultation with the production team.

Despite the backlash, George says he remains committed to releasing We Will Dance Again independently, saying the victims of Oct. 7 deserve to be remembered and that he will continue to stand behind the song’s message.