Madonna denies being drunk or high on stage as she calls accusations 'sexism'

Madonna said she would never perform at a concert “high or drunk” as she responded to backlash over her antics on her current world tour.


The pop star hit back at claims she had appeared drunk or on drugs on stage, saying the accusations showed “sexism is alive and kicking”.

She reposted a fan who had defended her on Instagram and wrote a caption alongside it, saying, “thanks for supporting me.”

During Madonna’s live set, she is dressed as a clown and plays a character who drinks a shot onstage, which prompted her to remark, “Too bad people don’t know the art of acting and playing a character.”


She continued: “I could never do any of my shows high or drunk.

“And yes, underlying all of this is sexism and misogyny which proves that not only do we not get equal pay but we are still treated like heretics if we step out of line and think outside the box!”