Just two weeks ago, megastar Lizzo brought out drag performers at her Tennessee concert in protest of the anti-LGBTQIA+ bill. We will find ways to continue to be our authentic selves, no matter what. You looked radiant and truly inspire me.'

'Thank you and for joining us last night. They showed no fear and said they wanted to continue with the show and come out on stage. I was distraught and let them know what was communicated to us and our concerns. Hayley added: 'When the queens arrived it was about 10 minutes before the show. Violators would face a fine of up to $1,000, and up to two years in prison. It prohibits adult cabaret from performing on public property and other places where minors could be present, and it includes “male or female impersonators” under the banner of “adult cabaret.” The drag queens showed 'no fear' as they agreed to perform despite the state's recently passed anti-drag bill. How can I do that if we aren’t allowed to be ourselves, especially at a predominantly queer concert? We deserve to have a safe space to be ourselves while we navigate the evil that is threatening our own existence.' But also where is the line of being silenced? How do we navigate these absurd threats and laws against our community? I find pride in making sure my concerts are safe places for ALL. 'I never want to put anyone in a position to be at risk or in danger in any way. I was shattered as you can see in the videos I recorded reacting to the situation in real time before the show started. They warned us to not bring any drag performers on stage. 'At soundcheck the day of, I was advised by local law enforcement that having a drag performance at my all ages show could result in legal action. We then planned to have some fabulous queens join us during my show the next day. Our day off in Nashville we went to a drag show at and I had the honor of being brought on stage. She shared on Instagram: 'The past 48 hours have been an emotional rollercoaster to say the least. The 32-year-old pop star - who is openly queer - risked getting into trouble with local law enforcement for allowing the drag stars to be part of her concert earlier this week.

Hayley Kiyoko was threatened with legal action by an 'undercover' police officer for inviting drag queens to perform on stage at her concert in Nashville, Tennessee - but vowed not to be 'silenced'. Hayley Kiyoko will not allow her community to be 'silenced'

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