Jack Antonoff Trolls Critics After Katy Perry, Earplugs Drama at VMAs

He wrote … “i would like to tell you directly from me that i did in fact use earplugs the other night. they were blue ‘hearos’ brand and im mortified to admit that i’ve been using them for a long time as well as buying them in bulk.”

Jack confirmed he tends to wear earplugs in certain loud environments — a common practice among music producers and sound mixers working in the industry — as well as on planes and while he’s sleeping.

He added … “there is nothing left to do but apologize and thank those who have covered this story because although it’s an embarrassment to my family and i, i do believe that this was a very important and pressing issue that needed to be exposed.”

Jack joked in the X post he wouldn’t be going to work to reflect on his supposed bad behavior … but made it clear the drama would not impact any tour plans.

The music producer’s statement came a day after Katy’s performance at the VMAs.