With the world at large in deep debate about racial injustice, so too is the entertainment industry.
Recent weeks have seen a number of Black artists step forward and bravely share their experiences of racism. And, in the UK, one of the most notable has come courtesy of singer Misha B.
Video In-Article Ad (Desktop)The songbird soared into public favour as a contestant on the 2011 edition of The X Factor UK. Yet, she was prevented from scaling to higher heights when she was branded a bully on live television by judge Tulisa Contostavlos over an unsubstantiated backstage situation. She was also blemished with accusations of being “feisty” and having an “attitude” that ought to be tamed. Again, without substantiation.
Video In-Article Ad (Desktop)In an emotional video, Misha went on to unpack more of the behind the scenes happenings that she says were drenched in racial bias and left her feeling suicidal.
Video In-Article Ad (Desktop)Upon Misha’s tearful account hitting headlines, Tulisa issued a fiery response that seemed unsure as to whether it sympathised or blamed the Manchester talent.
Video In-Article Ad (Desktop)Branded tone-deaf, it didn’t seem to take into consideration the long-established stereotypes attached to Black women nor the pain it continues to cause.
Video In-Article Ad (Desktop)Now, the N-Dubz front-woman is changing her tone. For, in a new written statement, she acknowledges and apologises for her role in the melee.
Video In-Article Ad (Desktop)Her words below…
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Time will tell how this received.
Video In-Article Ad (Desktop)Check out Misha’s initial posts below…
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Perhaps because her sales and streams have nose dived including “Scream & Shout” which is basically her biggest income source (she wrote the song) she is now backpeddling. This is still a little tone deaf but this is better than her first statement. Clearly she couldn’t bring herself to say this on camera. Damage is done T. You culturally appropriated black women and hip-hop culture during your time in N-Dubz and then you went all White Girl Ibiza as a solo artist. Just goes to prove, she should never have been on the X-Factor. She was nowhere near qualified to JUDGE others.
Yawn.
The damage is done Tesla. Time is UP
Your damage is done. Learn how to spell, tic tok your times up loser.
@Broke HOEE, you are a racist! 💯 But white privilege doesn’t work for you at all so you’re pressed 🤣
this troll getting triggered over TULISA of all flops! I can’t! S****** Blonde done fell off
Thank you! ✅ 💯 😂