While some fans of songbird India Arie rejoiced at news of the Grammy winner’s forthcoming album ‘Songversation’ (June 25) – led by the single ‘Cocoa Butter’ – others weren’t exactly gleaming at first glance of the single’s cover art.

Arie, whose career has wielded a number of self-love hits like ‘Private Party’, ‘Video’, and ‘I Am Not My Hair’, immediately came  under fire with accusations of skin bleaching.

Now, it seems the ‘Ready for Love’ singer is ready to nip the rumors in the bud.  Taking to Twitter over the weekend, see what Miss Arie had to say:

Photo Courtesy:  TMZ

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