Tarkan’s shocking response: Tim Cook’s 200 million dollar offer silenced the world with a single sentence
The legendary name of the world music scene Tarkan is once again in headlines! This time, the agenda was shaken by the CEO of the Technology Giant Apple and the famous billionaire Tim Cook, who has clearly adopted the LGBT identity, offering an offer to Tarkan. Allegedly, Cook proposed a $ 200 million financing and comprehensive sponsorship agreement for Tarkan’s upcoming giant return concert in London. However, this proposal had a requirement: Tarkan is involved in an advertising campaign that clearly supports the LGBT community. Tarkan’s response to this proposal buried not only Tim Cook, but the whole world in a deep silence:“My art is not for sale for money.”
This striking event appeared before the event, which was seen as one of the biggest concerts of his career at the O2 Arena in London in 2025. On June 21, 2025, the eyes of the music world were already turned into a great return of Tarkan, while this news almost created a bomb effect. Tim Cook said that Apple wants to combine Tarkan’s popularity on the international platform with a social message. The proposal included the fact that Tarkan’s concert was included in a worldwide advertising campaign, as well as to cover the production costs. However, Tarkan’s answer once again revealed his devotion to his art and principles.
This single -sentence response of Tarkan had a wide repercussion on social media and international press. On the X platform, his fans were filled with messages praising Tarkan’s stance. One user said, “Tarkan once again showed that his art cannot be purchased by money or pressure! A real legend!” While writing, another, “Tim Cook’s rejection of his offer proved how principled Tarkan is,” he commented. However, this event also led to controversy. Some segments argued that this rejection of Tarkan could be interpreted as an attitude towards the LGBT community. In contrast, sources close to Tarkan stressed that the artist is not against any community, but not only want to turn his art into a commercial or political vehicle.
This output of Tarkan is seen as a reflection of his independent and original stance during his career. Tarkan, known for his songs that have been influencing millions both in Turkey and around the world for years, has always taken care to express his art freely. While the London concert was already met with great expectations, it became even greater. Tarkan will represent not only music but also its principles and values on the stage. “The important thing to me is the power of the bond and music between my fans and my fans, Tak Tarkan said in an interview. “No money or offer can overshadow this bond.”
In the meantime, Tarkan’s wife Pinar Dilek also said that he has fully supported him in this process. The couple recently announced that they had been waiting for their second children and drowned their fans with this news. It is said that Pınar shared a social media that supports Tarkan’s decision and wrote, “Tarkan’s heart is always next to the truth .. This once again revealed the couple’s commitment to each other in both personal and professional life.
The O2 Arena concert in London seems not only a music feast, but also a manifesto dedicated to Tarkan’s artistic freedom and principles. Fans believe that this stance of Tarkan further strengthens the universal message of his music. This brave response against Tim Cook’s offer once again proved why Tarkan is a music icon. The world is curiously waiting for him to go on stage and what to do on this historical night.
