07.04.2026 11:20
The dispute between singer Hadise and the President of the Turkish Press Federation, Sinan Burhan, which started over stage costumes, is escalating. Following Hadise's initiation of legal proceedings against Burhan's remarks, the journalist's statement, "If going on stage in a swimsuit is modernity, then I am a reactionary," reignited the controversy.
The debate that started with Sinan Burhan's criticisms of Hadise's stage costumes continues to be in the spotlight with mutual statements from both parties. Burhan argued that the famous singer's stage style is incompatible with art.
HADISE'S STRONG RESPONSE
In a statement following the criticisms, Hadise expressed that she was not the target, but rather that a message was intended to be conveyed through women. The famous singer indicated that she has initiated legal proceedings regarding the matter, stating her reaction with the words, "Keep your hands and your tongue off women's bodies."
THE DEBATE ESCALATED ON LIVE BROADCAST
In a program broadcasted on TV100, a heated debate occurred between Sinan Burhan and Barış Yarkadaş over Hadise's stage outfits. After Yarkadaş evaluated Hadise's stage style as modernity, Burhan responded, "If going on stage in a swimsuit is modernity, then I am a reactionary."
MUTUAL HARSH WORDS
While Burhan argued that stage costumes harm social values, Barış Yarkadaş, who was present on the program, opposed these criticisms by emphasizing artists' freedom on stage. The controversy also resonated widely on social media.