Nobunny, the masked garage rock artist whose real name is Justin Champlin, released a statement today admitting to a story of sexual misconduct. He also announced that “Nobunny is over.” Find the full statement below.
Champlin opened his note by hinting at the swarm of anonymous allegations facing Burger Records staff and artists that ultimately led to the label’s closure. Nobunny released multiple records on Burger. Champlin wrote: “I screwed up bad. I used my power and influence to take advantage of young women and teenagers. “
“Everything I did was consensual and apparently enjoyed by both parties, but with age, gender, and the power dynamic, I realize that consent is not always there if the power dynamic is disabled,” he wrote.
“I really am sorry for anyone who has been hurt by me,” he wrote, then added: “I apologize to my friends and family and fans who have disappointed me.” The post opens on how he has been sexually abused, that he is on weekly therapy and that he stopped drinking. “It is not an excuse,” he wrote. “I am still guilty.” He ended the note by writing: “I know this will not be enough for some. I am doing my best and will continue to try harder. “
Nobunny’s debut album Visions of love was released in 2008. Nobunny’s last two albums, 2010 First blood and 2013 Secret songs They were released by Goner Records. its Live at Third Man 12 “was released in 2010. He co-wrote and performed on multiple songs that appeared in the 2009 Hunx and His Punx Collection Gay Singles. Before releasing albums like Nobunny, he was a member of the Okmoniks.
I don’t think they called me publicly, but it’s about time I said something.
I screwed up bad.
I used my power and influence to take advantage of young women and teens.
I have hurt people.
I let my “fame” go to my head.
Young money acting fictitious.
My time is up.
I really feel sorry for anyone who has been hurt by me.
Nobunny was supposed to be about love and nonsense and it got dark.
I let people disappoint.
I hurt people.
I am deeply ashamed
I apologize to my friends and family and fans who have disappointed me.
Everything I did was consensual and apparently enjoyed by both parties, but with age, gender, and the power dynamic, I realize that consent isn’t always there if the power dynamic is turned off.
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