Tulisa issues second apology to X Factor’s Misha B: ‘There was nothing racial in my thought process’
The IndependentSign up to Roisin O’Connor’s free weekly newsletter Now Hear This for the inside track on all things music Get our Now Hear This email for free Get our Now Hear This email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The former judge responded to an Instagram post by Misha, who described how producers forced an “angry black girl” narrative on her during the eighth series in 2011. She added: “I know that I’m not the only one who has heard those words – feisty, mean… These are common words people use to describe black women.” Contostavlos, who was mentoring eventual winners Little Mix, told Misha during the competition: “You being so feisty can come across quite mean.” After initially responding to Misha’s video last week, the former judge released a full statement on the matter. That became overshadowed in my mind last week.” Enjoy unlimited access to 100 million ad-free songs and podcasts with Amazon Music Sign up now for a 4 month free trial Sign up Enjoy unlimited access to 100 million ad-free songs and podcasts with Amazon Music Sign up now for a 4 month free trial Sign up The singer went on to explain that her initial response was less about Misha and more of an emotional reaction to the abuse she was receiving as a result of the allegations. “As a young black girl hearing it from a young white girl on a huge platform, living in the oppressed society we do, full of racial slurs and undertones, not knowing my thought process.” Looking back in hindsight, Contostavlos added: “I let my emotions get in the way of my work & I didn’t stop to think of the consequences for you, Misha, at the age of 18, immediate or long term.”
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