Madonna has denied being drunk during Kentucky gig

Madonna has denied that she performed while intoxicated at the weekend.

The singer brought her Rebel Heart tour to Louisville, Kentucky on Saturday (January 16).

However, several gig-goers posted on Twitter that the US star seemed drunk and was making fun of the locals.

Speaking on Instagram after the show, Madonna denied the accusations and blamed websites like TMZ for spreading unfounded gossip.

She also hinted that a man would not have received the same treatment.

Madonna wrote alongside a picture of herself lying on stage: "Working on my stand up laying down. Good practice!! Thanks Louisville!

"The tears of a clown soon to follow the #rebelheartour and for those people who like to believe all they read i never drink and perform!!!

"My show is 2 hours and 15 minutes of non stop singing and dancing. In Louisville I made a joke about doing a stand comedy act dressed as a clown and being able to drink alcohol.

"Its so very interesting how society continues to not only treat me in a totally sexist way (if i a were a man no one would have said a thing) and also continue to take everything i say literally!

"Thats what happens when people don't read books and get all information from TMZ."

Watch Madonna perform in Kentucky below: