Nota Baloyi’s US Visa revoked after mocking Charlie Kirk killing

Baloyi posted an unconditional apology where he denounced political violence.

Zuko Komisa

South African music executive Nota Baloyi has had his US visa revoked by the State Department after posting comments online that mocked the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

Baloyi, a director at The Orchard, drew widespread condemnation for his remarks made after Kirk, the 31-year-old founder of Turning Point USA and a prominent Donald Trump ally, was fatally shot at a debate in Utah on 10 September 2025.

Baloyi described Kirk’s rally as a “racist” event, accusing him of promoting “white nationalist trailer trash.”

Apology Issued

Following the backlash and the visa revocation, Baloyi posted an unconditional apology, stating he was “categorically deny[ing]” any intent to make light of the incident. He has since deleted the original post.

In his lengthy statement, Baloyi denounced political violence and drew comparisons to an unrelated fatal stabbing in Charlotte and an incident on the DC Metro, which he cited as reasons for his condemnation of violence.

READ THE FULL APOLOGY HERE:

The executive, who described himself as a conservative Christian and a staunch supporter of President Donald Trump, expressed disagreement with the State Department’s decision but maintained hope that the ruling would be “reviewed and rescinded.”