UPDATE:
1851 Club in Arlington has also “cut ties” with drag performer and voice actor Salem Moon/Kiba Walker following allegations from at least two individuals that Walker “groomed” them when they were underage. The club management made the announcement in an Instagram post that did not use Walker’s name.
The post reads:
“In light of the recent developments involving a performer who has previously worked at 1851, we want to be clear:
“We take these matters seriously. The safety of our community — that means our patrons, our staff, our performers — comes first, always.
“Out of respect for the seriousness of the claims, we have parted ways with the performer in question.
“We are a small, community-based space built on kindness, inclusivity and being a place for having fun and making new friends. We’re listening, we’re paying attention, and we’re committed to creating a safe space for everyone.
“— The 1851 Family”
UPDATE:
After voice actor/YouTuber Korey Solomon, aka BladeWillBe, posted allegations Wednesday, July 30, on X accusing voice actor Kiba Walker, known in DFW as drag performer Salem Moon, of having “groomed” him beginning when he was 15, a second person has come forward with similar allegations against the North Texas actor and entertainer.
Voice actor James L. Molloy posted to X on Thursday, July 31, that “Kiba Walker groomed me” beginning when Molloy was 17, followed by a link to a Google document including screenshots of messages between him and Walker.
Molloy said in his social media post that there were more exchanges between him and Walker than are included in his Google docs post, but that he “cannot bring myself to read” all them because they are “too triggering.”
Walker has not yet publicly responded to the allegations.
ORIGINAL POST:
After allegations surfaced Wednesday, July 30, accusing local drag performer and voice actor Salem Moon (aka Arthur Lee Walker III/Kiba Walker/Kyle Davis/ElexVTuber) of having “groomed” a minor over a period of several years, the Pride in Dallas board of directors on Thursday, July 31, issued a statement severing ties with the performer.
Here is that statement in its entirety:
“Pride in Dallas has been made aware of serious allegations involving one of our previously announced participants, Salem Moon. After careful consideration, the Board of Directors has made the decision to formally terminate our relationship with the individual.
“This action is based on a clear conflict with the mission, values and integrity of Pride in Dallas. We remain committed to fostering a safe, inclusive and accountable environment for all members of our community.
“We appreciate the continued support of our community and partners as we move forward in preparation for this year’s celebration.”
Online magazine Anime Corner first reported the allegations against Salem Moon earlier this morning (Thursday, July 31), noting that the performer has been accused of “grooming, as well as sending and soliciting nude photos and videos from Korey Solomon (known professionally as Blade or BladeWillBe), when they were a minor.”
The website says Salem Moon was 22 and Solomon was 15 at the time of their alleged first encounter, with the actor offering to provide Solomon with “free music education.” The actor then “eventually began sending flirtatious messages through private exchanges on X (formerly Twitter), later soliciting, sending and receiving nude images and videos,” Anime Corner reports.
Posting on their JustKibaWalker account on X, the performer said, “Things have been brought up and I’m gonna be addressing them soon and I’m … just shocked … I’m beyond shocked and like … I don’t even know what to say.”
Dallas Voice notes that allegations against Salem Moon remain, at this point, just allegations. To our knowledge at this time, there have been no arrests made nor charges filed in connection with these accusations.
So the Pride in Dallas Board, one of the most corrupt organizations in our LGBTQ community are now the moral police. They have based their decision on accusations when yet they can’t seem to address the issue within their own organization with clear evidence of misconduct and misappropriation of funds. Amazing.
I think you’re confusing Pride in Dallas and Dallas Pride.
You are correct. My apologies and thank you.
Why would anyone post this kind of stuff unless they are completely devoid of self worth. These are children acting like children. It’s just disrespectful to post this kind of back and forth. I’m not sure what it is I’m really reading.
If you get on an adult profile, then expect to be treated as an adult. Otherwise you are just looking for attention.
“If you get on an adult profile, expect to be treated as an adult” you’re excusing actual pedophilia by saying that a teenager should know better? Where do you get off?
The guy that was 17 was an adult…you know what you are doing at that age. and he’s 17 at the time and the other guy is 22 at the time, I don’t see a problem. The one that IS a problem, is if the other one is true, If a guy is 15 and the other one is 22, that’s different. Some 15 year olds are smart enough to know what’s going on, others are not. So if the allegations are true about the 15 year old, then that would warrant further action.
17 this still underage