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Pop Artist Splits From Manager, Label Over Lyrics Criticising Big Pharma and Cancel Culture

Australian pop singer Iyah May worked as a doctor during the pandemic.
Pop Artist Splits From Manager, Label Over Lyrics Criticising Big Pharma and Cancel Culture
A protester holds up a placard during a rally against new pandemic laws and vaccination mandates in Melbourne on Dec. 4, 2021. William West/AFP via Getty Images
Crystal-Rose Jones
Crystal-Rose Jones
1/2/2025|Updated: 1/7/2025
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An Australian pop singer and medical doctor says she parted ways with her manager and label after refusing to change the lyrics to a new song that has gone viral.

Iyah May’s “Karmageddon” is a social commentary on recent events impacting Western societies like COVID-19, cancel culture, Big Pharma and vaccine mandates, as well as the ongoing divide between left and right.

Crystal-Rose Jones
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Crystal-Rose Jones is a reporter based in Australia. She previously worked at News Corp for 16 years as a senior journalist and editor.
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