Liam Gallagher, a member of the British band Oasis, faced criticism after posting the word “Chingchon” on his X account on July 1 without explanation. The word is widely recognized as a slur that mocks Chinese and Asian speech and has been used to demean Asian communities around the world.

Liam Gallagher sparked controversy just days before he reunited with his brother Noel for the start of their Oasis tour.

Liam Gallagher joked about high ticket prices for Oasis’ reunion tour during opening night in Cardiff, Wales, on July 4. The concert marked the first time he and his brother Noel Gallagher have performed onstage together in 16 years after Oasis split up in 2009.