Instagram/Moby & Dave Davies & Ray Music Moby calls The Kinks' "Lola" transphobic. Dave Davies fires back, defending the classic song's legacy and its significance to the LGBTQ+ community. March 24, 2026 AceShowbiz - The unexpected clash between Moby and The Kinks has stirred conversations around the classic song "Lola." The controversy began when Moby expressed to The Guardian that he no longer listens to "Lola," describing the lyrics as "gross and transphobic.