British pop-singer Jesy Nelson is facing allegations of blackfishing yet again.
Blackfishing is a form of cultural appropriation, when someone who isn’t Black alters their looks to appear as if they are. Nelson was first accused of this on social media, when photos surfaced of her looking racially-ambiguous in May. The singer claimed to have done so unintentionally, telling“I would never want to offend anyone, and that was really upsetting. I wasn’t aware that’s how people felt.”for her new song, “Boyz,” which samples P.
why it’s so shocking. Keep reading for everything we know about the controversy as it continues to unfold.On Monday afternoon, Minaj invited Nelson on Instagram Live to chat about their new song, and the backlash it's received. After discussing the singer's past with bullying — Nelson disclosed that she was often criticized for her appearance and weight while performing with Little Mix — Minaj supported her decision to express herself however she likes.
In a strange turn of events, Minaj also publicly shamed Leigh-Anne Pinnock, an actual Black woman, for her comments about the video. Despite beginning the live with pleas for kindness, she told the singer to “take those text messages and shove it up your fucking ass.”
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