The 'Like That' rapper Doja Cat apologises after a song containing a racial slur resurfaces, triggering the hashtag #DojaCatIsOverParty on Twitter.
Doja Cat Issues An Apology After Backlash
After multiple allegations came to light online that Doja Cat used racial slurs in the past, on Sunday 24th May the "Say So" artist released a statement to Instagram apologising to those offended - post below.
The circumstances began to gain traction on 22nd May, when the hashtag #DojaCatIsOverParty started doing it's rounds on Twitter. The causes, an old song containing terms used to mock victims of police brutality, as well as participating in video chats supposedly created by racists.
The song in hot debate "Dindu Nuffin" was released in 2015, and uses the stylised pronunciation of "didn't do nothing". The "dindu nuffin" phrase's often used to disparage people of a black ethnicity, especially when they've encountered police, or whilst claiming their innocence.
"I want to address what's been happening on Twitter," she began. "I've used public chat rooms to socialize since I was a child. I shouldn't have been on some of those chat room sites, but I personally have never been involved in any racist conversations. I'm sorry to anyone I offended."
"I'm a black woman," she continued. "Half of my family is black from South Africa and I'm very proud of where I come from." FYI, Doja Cat's the daughter of the South African actor Dumisani Dlamini who starred in "Sarafina!" alongside actress, and Hollywood veteran Whoopi Goldberg.
"As for the old song that's resurfaced, it was in no way tied to anything outside of my own personal experience", she stated. "It was written in response to people who often used that term to hurt me. I made an attempt to flip its meaning, but recognise that it was a bad decision to use the term in my music."
"I understand my influence and impact and I'm taking this all very seriously. I love you all and I'm sorry for upsetting or hurting any of you. That's not my character, and I'm determined to show that to everyone moving forward. Thank you."
This debacle reminds us of the recent apology by Drake who referred to Kylie Jenner as a side piece. Food for thought, what you thought was in the closet somehow manages to come out.
Do you remember what happened to Natalia Kills? She wasn't forgiven after the X Factor incident, and it makes us wonder how Natalia Kills was cancelled so effortlessly, even with show "staging" claims - #JusticeForNataliaKills.
We're happy to conclude that Doja Cat made the right decision by apologising, as she's generally unapologetic. She accepted her irresponsibility by joining these questionable chat rooms, and understands the influence she has on masses pertinent to her artistic direction. Tanizzle's still a fan.
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