Janet Jackson Apologizes to Kamala Harris, Blames ‘Misinformation’ for Comments
Janet Jackson apologized Sunday for her comments in an interview where the singer questioned whether Kamala Harris was Black, and blamed "misinformation" for her remarks https://t.co/eBHVwlNtzR
- Rolling Stone (@RollingStone) September 22, 2024
Janet Jackson has apologized for her comments in an interview that was published by The Guardian over the weekend where the singer questioned whether Vice President Kamala Harris was Black, saying her controversial remarks were “based on misinformation.”
In a statement Sunday to Buzzfeed, Jackson’s manager Mo Elmasri said: “[Janet] deeply respects Vice President Kamala Harris and her accomplishments as a Black and Indian woman,” Elmasri’s statement said. “Janet apologizes for any confusion caused and acknowledges the importance of accurate representation in public discourse.”
“We appreciate the opportunity to address this and will remain committed to promoting unity,” Elmasri added.
Janet Jackson’s ‘Apology’ for Ill-Informed Comments About Kamala Harris Was Not Authorized https://t.co/ouGmlhjuNj
- Variety (@Variety) September 22, 2024
Well this is awkward...
“After a confusing turn of events on Sunday, reps for Janet Jackson tell Variety that an unusually worded 'apology' for the singer’s ill-informed comments about Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris’ racial background was made by a person who is not the singer’s manager, as he had claimed."
“The 'apology,' first reported by Buzzfeed and repeated by multiple major outlets, was made by a man named Mo Elmasri who - apparently inaccurately - claimed to be the singer’s manager ... However, the singer has been managed by her brother Randy for many years.”
Elmasri did not immediately respond to Variety’s requests for further comment.
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