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Bhad Bhabie has once again been accused of blackfishing - a phenomenon whereby non-Black people use tanner, makeup, cosmetic surgery, etc to appear Black or mixed race - in a recent video posted to social media. The 19-year-old rapper shot to notoriety after appearing on an episode of Dr. Phil…
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A photo of Kim Kardashian wearing long braids at an event has been used to promote an "African hairstyle" at a hair salon in Brussels, Belgium. The image was likely used without permission from the reality star, 41, who has been previously accused of cultural appropriation multiple times. The ordeal…
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Awkwafina has issued a statement following past criticism of her using a "Blackccent" in certain roles. As reported by NBC News, the 33-year-old Marvel star has faced repeated criticism in the past for using African American Vernacular English, or AAVE. It is often referred to in pop culture as a…
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Ariana Grande has been accused of 'Asian-fishing' after posting a series of photos on social media. The 28-year-old singer has since deleted the pictures - in which she poses with winged-eye liner, red lipstick, and slicked-back dark hair. 'Asian-fishing' is a term derived from 'Blackfishing', a word first used in…
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Jesy Nelson has said she is "very aware" of being a white woman after she was slapped with countless allegations of "blackfishing". 'Blackfishing' is a term used to describe non-Black people who have altered their appearance to appear Black or at least racially ambiguous, by using makeup, hairstyles, or cosmetic…
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Selena Gomez has opened up about her infamous fake tan disaster at the 2018 Met Gala. The singer, 29, explained that she was "completely orange" by the time she realized her tanning lotion had darkened, leaving her mortified. Ahead of the annual bash, themed "Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic…
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Iggy Azalea has responded to accusations of 'Blackfishing' from social media users after releasing the new video for her single 'I Am The Strip Club'. The video for the Australian rapper's new single was released on July 2, with Azalea taking to Instagram to celebrate the track's launch. The 31-year-old…
