Watch: Tennessee Police Threatened Hayley Kiyoko Over Drag Performers Before Show

Pop singer Hayley Kiyoko recently came face to face with drag discrimination during her set at Marathon Music Works in Nashville, Tenn.

As reported by Pop Crush, Kiyoko's experience in the Volunteer State was reportedly an "emotional rollercoaster."

She arrived the day before her show and decided that she wanted to go out and enjoy a drag show at a local gay bar. Pointed out from the audience and brought on stage, she was showered with love. As a show of thanks, Kiyoko said she wanted to return the favor by bringing the queens she met onstage during her show.

"At soundcheck the day of, I was advised by local law enforcement that having a drag performance at my all ages show could result in legal action," she shared. "They warned us to not bring any drag performers on stage."

She felt "shattered."

"I'm very upset. This is, like, it's just unbelievable," Kiyoko said a video posted on her Instagram. She then guessed that there was an "undercover cop" at the venue to report on whether the performers took the stage.

According to Tennessee's drag ban, those charged with violating the state's drag ban face a misdemeanor charge, punishable by a $2,500 or up to a year in jail.

Holding back tears, Kiyoko continued, "This is f---ed up. This is so f---ed. I'm so sorry to my community, and I'm just devastated. This is not right."

She added, "I never want to put anyone in a position to be at risk or in danger in any way. But also where is the line of being silenced? How do we navigate these absurd threats and laws against our community?"

Watch Kiyoko's full Instagram address below: