Music star Janet Jackson has denied making any apology following her remarks about US presidential candidate Kamala Harris not being black.
Jackson a sibling of the famous Jackson Music Family had said in an interview with UK Guardian: “She’s not black. That’s what I heard. That she’s Indian.”
Harris who aiming to be the first female President of the United States of America has a Jamaican father and Indian mother. But Jackson insisted that Harris’ father was white.
“I was told that they discovered her father was white.
On Sunday, Mo Elmasri, who claimed to be Jackson’s manager, told multiple outlets—including Deadline, People, Washington Post and Variety—that the singer recognized her original statements were “based on misinformation” and she “apologizes for any confusion caused.”
Jackson’s team, however, clarified later on Sunday night that the apology was made by someone who is not her manager and was not authorized to speak on her behalf.
Jackson faced a backlash on social media
@redforjanet: “Janet Jackson is one of the most influential people in music history. It was simply irresponsible of her to repeat something she ‘heard’ regarding the very thing that they use against Kamala! Her own race,” read another post. “We are less than 50 days away from the election. We gotta talk smarter!”
@Thandz_Buti: “foolish and super ignorant. Wow, no words for that Janet Jackson interview with “The Gaurdian”.
@AJLaJoya: This whole Janet Jackson thing just goes to show you how out of touch some celebrities are. I’ve always loved her but repeating lies!? Smh. If you don’t know about a subject, then don’t speak on it… especially with your platform. Educate yourself, please!
