Olcay Gulsen apologizes after Lil Kleine incident at wedding: 'Misjudged the situation'

Olcay Gulsen has issued a public apology following criticism for inviting rapper Lil Kleine to perform at her recent wedding to Eelko van Kooten. The decision was met with backlash due to the rapper's previous involvement in a domestic violence case, which conflicts with Gulsen's long-standing public advocacy against violence towards women. Gulsen, who grew up in an environment affected by domestic abuse, admitted that she had misjudged the situation and the public message conveyed by his presence. She explained that she had initially invited other performers who were unable to attend due to health reasons, leading her to hire Lil Kleine, whom she knew personally through several conversations regarding his past behavior.

In her column for LINDA., Gulsen acknowledged that her personal interactions with the artist caused her to overlook the broader implications of his performance at such a high-profile event. She expressed regret for the choice, stating that her past work against violence does not excuse the mistake or exempt her from public scrutiny. She apologized to those who found the decision hurtful or hypocritical, affirming her continued commitment to fighting domestic violence without making excuses for her lapse in judgment.