On the afternoon of October 28, fans were surprised to find that several of Binz’s most iconic music videos, including Krazy, They said, and Thoi anh khong choi dau, were no longer accessible on YouTube. These tracks played a significant role in shaping Binz’s rebellious persona over the years.

Singer Soobin also took down Luat anh, a collaboration with Andree Right Hand from the Bat no len album. Additionally, rapper Rhymastic had three songs removed: Ve khoi, SS Swag, and Chua tung cheer ly.

In a statement to VietNamNet, a representative from SSL – the management agency of the artists – explained the sudden move:

"Driven by our close monitoring of recent cultural policy directives, we proactively reviewed and adjusted our song catalog to align with the company’s current strategic direction.

Moving forward, SSL will continue to develop a music portfolio that communicates in its own language, promoting positive messages that contribute to a healthy and civil Vietnamese cultural landscape."

Company-wide cleanup reflects cultural commitment

Notably, this move was not targeted at Binz alone but is part of a broader campaign by SpaceSpeakers to audit all of its artistic works, demonstrating a strong commitment to fostering music projects that convey constructive and positive messages.

The removed songs had garnered massive viewership and were instrumental in defining Binz’s provocative artistic identity. For instance, They said contained lyrics referencing stimulants: “I heard it’s from the stuff in the smoke.” Meanwhile, Krazy and Thoi anh khong choi dau faced criticism for sexually suggestive lyrics.

In addition to these three MVs, Nguyen team di vao het – a collaboration between Binz and Triple D – also vanished from YouTube. However, Binz’s official channel remains active, with recent works like Bigcityboi, Hit me up, and the EP Duyen keep cam ca still available to the public.

This action by SSL came just one day after a crucial meeting on October 27 held by the Department of Performing Arts and the Department of Broadcasting, Television, and Electronic Information under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. The session addressed the rising concerns over songs with inappropriate and culturally deviant content.

People’s Artist Xuan Bac, Director of the Department of Performing Arts, stressed the criteria for evaluating artistic works: "Every piece of art must meet three criteria: aesthetic value, educational content, and a positive humanistic message. Any element that violates traditional customs – whether through lyrics or costumes – will be dealt with seriously."

Minh Nghia