Peking Duk singer Adam Hyde has revealed he faces death threats and homophobic abuse on Sydney streets, allegedly due to his relationship with Abbie Chatfield. The abuse has escalated in recent weeks, with Hyde recounting two incidents of threatened violence near the couple's home in Sydney's eastern suburbs.
On a podcast hosted by Chatfield, Hyde described an incident a week and a half ago at 7:30am, where a car passed him yelling homophobic slurs and death threats. A second car followed, with occupants shouting, 'We're gonna f***ing kill you, bro.' Hyde said the abuse referenced his band Peking Duk and stage name Keli Holiday.
Another incident occurred at a petrol station on Bondi Road on January 24, hours before Hyde was announced runner-up on Triple J's Hottest 100. While a fan asked for a photo, a group of young men in a car yelled homophobic slurs and threats, including 'We're gonna bash ya!' Hyde said the encounter left him feeling sad and questioning why the hate exists.
Hyde and Chatfield revealed they constantly receive death threats, including their home address. Chatfield shared her theory on Instagram, attributing the abuse to misogyny and toxic masculinity. She said the insults reveal a 'resurgence in toxic patriarchal culture' and urged people to speak out against it.
