Whoops now takes on new meaning for Janet Jackson amid ongoing criticism for explosive comments she made about the U.S. Presidential election and Democratic Presidential nominee Kamala Harris during a recent sitdown with ‘The Guardian.’
Now, in a surprising turn of events, an apology issued on the Pop diva’s behalf early Sunday (September 22) has been branded “unauthorized” by reps from her camp.
More inside.
As reported here, Saturday (September 21) brought with it a firestorm of controversy for the usually reserved Jackson once ‘Guardian’ took to press with an interview where she suggested “mayhem” will ensue after the results of the 2024 U.S. Presidential election – regardless of who wins.
What’s more, she suggested Harris – who has proudly proclaimed she is of Black and Indian heritage – was “not Black” and that her father is a White man.
After celebrities, fans, and detractors alike swarmed social media all weekend long with critical commentary about Jackson’s weigh-in, an apology was issued to Buzzfeed on the Pop diva’s behalf from her “manager “Mo Elmasri.
“She deeply respects Vice President Kamala Harris and her accomplishments as a Black and Indian woman. Janet apologizes for any confusion caused and acknowledges the importance of accurate representation in public discourse,” Elmasri told the publication. “We appreciate the opportunity to address this and will remain committed to promoting unity.”
The statement left many scratching their heads as it’s widely known the singer’s brother, legendary Jackson 5 star Randy Jackson, serves as her current manager.
Clearing up the confusion, a rep from Janet’s team quickly took to press to confirm Mo is not her manager and thusly in no position to speak for her.
Once news reached his desk, he confirmed he is no longer working for the ‘All For You’ singer.
“I no longer work for her. I was fired by Janet and Randy, after attempts to improve her image in front of public opinion and her fans, and this is something I do not deserve,” he told ‘Variety’ before saying she still has “all my support.”
At the time of this report, Janet, Randy, nor Kamala have directly spoken up about the hoopla.
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Lol 😂 they fired him 🤣🤣🤣
Janet you don’t need to apologize, don’t worry
Iktr! Ain’t nobody mad but a few lonely cissys
Randy has no business having such control over her career….
No one is mad at Janet. Everyone is just disappointed that she’s this stupid. We love her for her ability to entertainis us and not because she’s thought to be intellectually profound in any way.
Well simpleton, if you actually read what she said she was just saying she didnt know she was whatever she was( race) however Kamala isnt Blk, just bcuz her skin is brown doesnt mean shes blk……
Well, if Janet had actually bothered to listen to Kamala’s own words, which aren’t hard to find, the world wouldn’t know that she’s this ignorant and misinformed.
Most Americans see ignorant and misinformed LMAO. Get off this soapbox. Pls😭😭😭😭😭
This is such a non story
EVEN IF IT WASN’T “AUTHORIZED” THE PERSON WHO HAD WRITTEN IT WAS TRYING TO HELP JANET LOOK NOT AS DUMB AS SHE SOUNDED WHEN SHE HAD THE AUDACITY TO QUESTION SOMEONE ELSE’S AUTHENTIC RACE/WHETHER SOMEONE IS BLACK OR NOT!
I LOVE MICHAEL JACKSON, BUT JANET SAT THERE & WATCHED HER ELDER BROTHER CHANGE HIS SKIN TONE FROM BROWN TO PALE WHITE & SAID NOTHING!
BECAUSE OF THIS, SHE & HER FAMILY HAS NO RIGHT TO QUESTION ANYONE’S AUTHENTIC RACE OR RACIAL MAKE UP!
DON’T SHE HAVE SOME TICKETS TO SELL FOR HER UPCOMING VEGAS RESIDENCY?!? GOOD LUCK DOING SO NOW!
WORD IS BOND- JANET MADE HER NEAR 60 Y.O. SELF SOUND & LOOK STUPID ASF WITH THE COMMENT SHE’S FOOLISHLY STICKING TO.
Janet should be ashamed of herself and I’m highly disappointed in her as a human being. She just an entertainer but entertainers have a platform and she should use hers in a more informed and careful manner. She sounds so surprisingly ignorant in this interview and for some reason I’d given her credit for having more sense than that but apparently I was wrong. She should stick to talking about what she knows, anyone with eyes can see VP Kamala’s father is not white. But even if he were Janet doesn’t seem like the type to be commenting on someone’s race. “I was told they discovered…” How dumb and irresponsible does that sound? I’ve completely lost respect for her.