Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan says he continues to defend his friendship with Marilyn Manson and addresses why he does not see the situation the same way as critics. Across the coverage, outlets report that Corgan argues against outsiders deciding who he should associate with and frames his view around whether he believed Manson was guilty.
NME and Consequence both foreground Corgan’s statement that he “personally didn’t feel that he was guilty,” tying it directly to his decision to stay connected. Stereogum includes that core point but also expands on additional remarks, including Corgan comparing himself to Kanye West and discussing resentment toward what he calls “the hipster writer class.” While the outlets differ in how much broader commentary they include, all present Corgan’s defense as coming from a podcast appearance or remarks linked to it.
