A Hundred Drums slams a fan’s backlash regarding ‘inappropriate touching’

A Hundred Drums says consent and personal boundaries matters after a fan criticized her for declining physical contact.

A Hundred Drums is pushing back against criticism from a fan who said an interaction with the artist left them feeling uncomfortable after she declined a request for a hug. The exchange surfaced in a vIdeo on Instagram after a commenter wrote that they approached A Hundred Drums at an event, told her they were a fan and asked for a hug.

“In response to this comment on one of her posts: I saw u one time. Told I was a fan. I saw u one time. Told I was a fan, asked for a hug… u said no.. I felt weird and walked away. Strangest and most uncomfortable artist encounter I have ever hard,” the comment said. In response, A Hundred Drums used the moment to address a broader issue she says many women face both inside and outside the music industry: unwanted physical contact and personal boundaries.

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In the video, the artist included a trigger warning for “inappropriate touching” and emphasized that no one is entitled to physical affection, even in fan interactions. “Regardless of your gender, it should be a standard common law and common sense that we need to be mindful of people’s personal space and bodies,” she wrote in the post caption. “There is no such thing as being entitled to receive a hug from anyone.”

The producer also stressed the importance of consent, adding that respecting personal space should be a universal expectation. The discussion follows previous comments from A Hundred Drums about maintaining strong boundaries with fans.

She has said she does not enjoy having strangers’ sweat on her or being touched unexpectedly, particularly by men. She also believes artists should be allowed to decide how much of themselves they share during meet-and-greets and public interactions.

The video sparked debate online, with many viewers supporting the artist’s stance and arguing that declining physical contact does not make an interaction rude. Others said they understood why a fan might feel rejected in the moment, though many agreed that consent and personal boundaries should ultimately take priority.

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I’ve been writing, covering events, and doing interviews with Exron for nearly four years, but have been an EDM-lover for over a decade. The music community and industry has a special place in my heart and I love exploring the depths. EDC Las Vegas is my favorite festival and this year will be my sixth time attending. Some other recent festivals I’ve been are Ultra, Elements, Lost Lands, Electric Forest, and Arc. I’ve been getting more into experimental bass, but techno and house will always have my heart. <3

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