Liam Gallagher, a member of the British band Oasis, faced criticism after posting the word “Chingchon” on his X account on July 1 without explanation. The word is widely recognized as a slur that mocks Chinese and Asian speech and has been used to demean Asian communities around the world.

Liam Gallagher joked about high ticket prices for Oasis’ reunion tour during opening night in Cardiff, Wales, on July 4. The concert marked the first time he and his brother Noel Gallagher have performed onstage together in 16 years after Oasis split up in 2009.

The pioneering Britpop band’s world tour — marking the first time famously feuding brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher have played together since 2009 — kicked off on Friday night in Cardiff, Wales, at Principality Stadium. Richard Ashcroft from the Verve was the opening act, alongside Liverpool-based band Cast.