Jesy Nelson says she know she is a 'white woman' after blackfishing allegations
Jesy Nelson was accused of 'black fishing' -- altering one's appearance to appear Black or racially ambiguous
Famed singer Jesy Nelson has addressed circulating claims accusing her of blackfishing her recently-release music video.
While talking to Vulture, the former Little Mix member said that she was aware that she is a white British woman.
"The whole time I was in Little Mix I never got any of that. And then I came out of [the band] and people all of a sudden were saying it," she said.
"I wasn't on social media around that time, so I let my team [deal with it], because that was when I'd just left. But I mean, like, I love Black culture. I love Black music. That's all I know; it's what I grew up on,” she shared.
Nelson's publicist late told the outlet in a statement: "I take all those comments made seriously. I would never intentionally do anything to make myself look racially ambiguous, so that's why I was initially shocked that the term was directed at me."
The pop star was accused of 'black fishing' -- altering one's appearance to appear Black or racially ambiguous -- following the release of her debut solo single, BOYZ, featuring Nicki Minaj.
-
Michael B. Jordan old snap with Drake resurfaces after his 2026 Oscars win
-
Jane Fonda teases Barbra Streisand over Robert Redford tribute: 'I have more to say'
-
'Love Island' fans connect the dots after Samie Elishi confirms relocation plans after split: 'She did it just to promote her perfume'
-
Academy responds to outrage over Eric Dane, James Van Der Beek 'In Memoriam' omission
-
Will Smith reacts to Michael B. Jordan's first Oscar victory
-
Teyana Taylor angry moment at 2026 Oscars caught on camera: See the video inside
-
Jennifer Lopez chasing collab and romance with Bad Bunny?
-
Why Sean Penn missed the Oscars 2026 has now been revealed: See the post inside