Awkwafina finally spoke out about the controversy over her use of a “blaccent. ” For years, the Crazy Rich Asians actress – whose real name is Nora Lum – has been accused of appropriating Black culture due to her consistent use of African American Vernacular English (AAVE) in both her stand-up comedy and film roles. […]
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Olivia Rodrigo Criticized Over Resurfaced Videos Using An Offensive ‘Blaccent’
Olivia Rodrigo is facing her first major controversy as a newly-minted high-profile celebrity. On Wednesday, fans demanded an apology from the 18-year-old singer-songwriter after a resurfaced video of a previous Instagram Live stream showed her putting on a “blaccent” and using phrases within African-American Vernacular English. Related: Olivia Rodrigo Boyfriend CONFIRMED In Intense New PDA […]