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 sparked controversy just days before he reunited with his brother Noel for the start of their Oasis tour.

Liam Gallagher's real name was shared with fans at the weekend as the Oasis stars reunited on stage for the first time in 16 years - and they were left gobsmacked.