Ten Walls under criticism from Vilnius-based NGO and Human Rights Activist

Lithuanian music producer Ten Walls has been heavily criticised by Vilnius-based NGO, Music Export Fund, and Human Rights activist/filmmaker, Romas Zabarauskas, for the homophobic rant he recently posted on his personal Facebook page. 

Marijus Adomaitis, who goes by the stage name Ten Walls, is one of the most well-known Lithuanian musicians out of the country.

His song, Walking With Elephants, was a UK hit during summer 2014 and has recieved over 4 million YouTube views. 

In the now-deleted post from June 3, Adomaitis referred to LGBT people as a “different breed” and went on to say “I remember producing music for one Lithuanian musician, who tried to wash my brain that I don’t need to be so conservative and intolerant about them.

“When I asked him “what would you do if you realized that your 16-year-old son’s browny (a**s) is ripped by his boyfriend?” Well he was silent.” 

“[During] the good 1990s,” continued Ten Walls, “these people of different breed where fixed”. 

The post then went on liken homosexuality to sexual abuse by Catholic priests.

“One of my first gigs in Ireland, on my way to [my] hotel, I saw a church with a fence decorated with hundreds of baby shoes. Naturally I wondered why?

“Unfortunately a priest’s lie for many years was uncovered when children were massively raped.

“Unfortunately, people of the other breed continue to do it and everyone knows it but does nothing.”

Adomaitis has since apologised, but has refused to clarify whether the views are his or not. 

On Sunday June 7, Music Export Fund described Adomaitis’ words as “unacceptable.”

“Producer Marijus Adomaitis still hasn’t denied writing the homophobic statements that “appeared” on his personal Facebook,” MXF wrote in a statement.

“MXF is working for a fully ethical musical industry and we hope Marijus will explain himself soon.” 

Despite the apology, openly gay Lithuanian filmmaker, Romas Zabarauskas, has said the incident “really shocked” many Ten Walls fans.

Speaking to Gay Star News, Zabarauskas said: “I am happy he apologised, but it doesn’t explain what happened and he doesn’t explain what he really thinks about LGBT people.”

“In Lithuania we are now considering same-sex marriage and partnership so we need support from famous people.”

Following Adomaitis' apology, he has also been heavily criticised by electronic music fans on Twitter.

A number of users have expressed their "disappointment" at his behaviour, with others describing the rant as the "end of his career."