Jesy Nelson, formerly of Little Mix, defends a video in the ‘blackfishing’ controversy.

Jesy Nelson, After critics claimed she was attempting to appear black or mixed race, singer claims she did not mean to offend.

Jesy Nelson addresses 'blackfishing' controversy from latest music video -  The Irish News

It was a much-anticipated solo single from the former member of. Little Mix, one of the most successful music groups in the United Kingdom.

Nelson, who is from. Romford in east London, received a lot of backlash on social media for her appearance in the Boyz video.

Nelson stated she never meant to offend anyone in an Instagram Live talk with Nicki Minaj, who contributes a verse to the single.

The singer also denied using fake tan and said that her. Darker skin tone was due to a trip to Antigua before to the session.

P Diddy’s 2001 single Bad Boy for Life is sampled in the video, which is a remake of his original and features an appearance by the veteran rapper. It begins in a peaceful American village before being disrupted by the arrival of autos and a large tour bus.

“I personally want to state that my purpose with this video and this song was never. Ever to disrespect people of color since, as I previously stated.

The best era of music for me was hip-hop and R&B in the 1990s and 2000s. All I wanted to do was that. I simply wanted to pay homage to that musical era because it is one of my favorites.”

Nelson has been accused of adopting the aesthetics of black women and. R&B in deceptive ways before, such as curling her hair or wearing cornrows. Overlining her lips, and wearing heavy fake tan.

Blackfishing is derived from the phrase catfishing. Which refers to luring individuals into a relationship using a phony picture or a fictional personality.

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