On the one hand, we have one member of the Village People trying to convince us “YMCA” is completely 100 percent straight. On the other, we have functioning eyes and ears.

But it was too little, too late, and would prove to be Moreli’s last Village People album. In addition, the new lead singer of the group, Ray Stephens, would die of AIDS at age 35 in 1990.

Chad Freeman (from left), James Kwong, J.J. Lippold, Victor Willis, Angel Morales and Sonny Earl of Village People at the 2017 Streamy Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on September 26, 2017.

A singer and co-writer on the Village People megahit “Y.M.C.A.” says the 1978 tune has “benefited greatly” from being a favorite on President-elect Trump’s playlist. In a Monday post on ...

In January, the Village People performed at the Liberty Ball. “Macho Man” and “Y.M.C.A.” were routinely played at Trump rallies during his 2020 and 2024 presidential campaigns.

Members of the Village People, with President-elect Donald Trump, left, perform "Y.M.C.A" at a rally ahead of the 60th Presidential Inauguration, Jan. 19, 2025, in Washington.

1970s disco group "The Village People" appeared Sunday night at Donald Trump's final rally in Washington DC the night before his second presidential inauguration. They wore their traditional ...

They then launched into their 1978 anthem “YMCA” as Trump, 78, clapped his hands and danced. The Village People’s performance came as a surprise to many since they sent a cease-and-desist ...

Victor Willis, the lead singer of the Village People, announced Monday that the band had accepted an invitation from President-elect Donald Trump's team to perform during several inauguration ...

Now, Village People lead singer Victor Willis has explained the real meaning of “Y.M.C.A.” Willis appeared on TMZ’s “2 Angry Men” podcast with Harvey Levinand Mark Geragos to clear the air.

The Village People's appearance at Trump's final victory rally adds to a star-studded inauguration lineup, including Carrie Underwood, who is performing during Trump's swearing-in on Inauguration Day.