High-profile journalists, such as Reha Muhtar , criticized Kekilli for "inciting suicide," leading to the song being temporarily banned from several television and radio channels.
The song's legacy is inextricably linked to a series of moral panics in the late 1990s: Murat Kekilli Bu AkЕџam
Because of his long hair and rock aesthetic, some groups even baselessly labeled Kekilli a "satanist," a common trope during a period of high social tension regarding youth subcultures in Turkey. Origins and Meaning Bu Akşam Ölürüm - Vikipedi High-profile journalists, such as Reha Muhtar , criticized
"Bu Akşam Ölürüm" (I Will Die Tonight) is the signature song of Turkish rock musician Murat Kekilli, released in . It became a cultural phenomenon in Turkey, known both for its massive commercial success and a controversial legacy involving urban legends. Release and Commercial Success It became a cultural phenomenon in Turkey, known