Janet Jackson recently issued an apology for her controversial comments in an interview where she questioned Vice President Kamala Harris’s ethnicity. The singer admitted that her remarks were based on misinformation, as reported by Buzzfeed.
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During The Guardian interview, Janet Jackson expressed doubts about Vice President Harris’s ethnicity, stating that she had heard claims that Harris was not Black but of Indian descent. Jackson also mentioned misinformation about Harris’s father being white, which was later clarified to be false as Harris’s father is Black and from Jamaica.
These comments from Jackson caused a stir on social media, with many questioning the source of her information and the accuracy of her statements. Jackson also made predictions about potential chaos after the election, regardless of the outcome.
In a statement to Buzzfeed, Janet Jackson’s manager, Mo Elmasri, expressed regret for the singer’s remarks in The Guardian interview, attributing them to misinformation. Elmasri clarified that Jackson now understands and respects Vice President Kamala Harris’s heritage as a Black and Indian woman.
Elmasri emphasized the importance of accurate representation in public discourse and apologized for any confusion caused by Jackson’s comments. The statement also highlighted a commitment to promoting unity in light of the situation.
This post was updated on Sept. 22 at 6:52 p.m. ET to correct the information regarding Janet Jackson’s manager, confirming that it is Randy Jackson and not Mo Elmasri.
FAQs
Q: What did Janet Jackson apologize for?
A: Janet Jackson apologized for her comments in an interview where she questioned Vice President Kamala Harris’s ethnicity, citing misinformation as the basis for her remarks.
Q: Who is Janet Jackson’s manager?
A: Janet Jackson’s manager is Randy Jackson, as confirmed in an update to the post on Sept. 22.
Q: What was the reaction to Janet Jackson’s comments?
A: Janet Jackson’s comments sparked controversy on social media, with many questioning the accuracy of her statements and the source of her information.
Q: How did Janet Jackson’s manager address the situation?
A: Janet Jackson’s manager, Mo Elmasri, issued a statement expressing regret for the singer’s remarks and emphasizing the importance of accurate representation and promoting unity.
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