Billie Eilish Speaks out After
Being Accused of Racism.
On Monday, Billie Eilish took to her
Instagram Story to release a statement addressing
recent accusations of racism. .
The accusations in question came after an edited
compilation video circulated on social media showing the
19-year-old singer repeatedly using a racist slur. .
Eilish, who was only 13 or 14 years old at the time of
the video, was mouthing the offensive term as it appeared
in Tyler the Creator’s 2011 song “Fish.”.
In her statement, Eilish directly addressed
that clip, saying she was “appalled and embarrassed”
to have mouthed the word. .
I mouthed a word from a song that at the
time I didn't know was a derogatory term
used against members of the Asian
community. I am appalled and
embarrassed and want to barf that I
ever mouthed along to that word, Billie Eilish, via Instagram.
She continued, saying that regardless of her “ignorance
and age” the word was “hurtful” and she was “sorry.”.
Eilish then went on to address another clip in the video that
accused her of using an “accent” and mocking Asian people.
The other video in that edited clip is me
speaking in a silly gibberish made up voice…
something I started doing as a kid and have
done my whole life when talking to my pets,
friends, and family … It is absolutely
gibberish and just me goofing around, and
is in NO way imitation of anyone or any
language, accent, or culture in the SLIGHTEST, Billie Eilish, via Instagram.
The “Bad Guy” singer ended her statement
by encouraging her fans to “continue
having conversations, listening and learning.”.
I not only believe in, but have always
worked hard to use my platform to fight
inclusion, kindness, tolerance, equity
and equality. We all need to continue
having conversations, listening and learning.
I hear you and I love you, Billie Eilish, via Instagram