Mon Sep 23 21:48:42 UTC 2024: ## Comedian D.L. Hughley Slams Janet Jackson Over Kamala Harris Race Comments
Comedian D.L. Hughley has launched a scathing attack on pop icon Janet Jackson after her comments about Vice President Kamala Harris’ race went viral. In a series of tweets, Hughley criticized Jackson’s questioning of Harris’ Black identity, calling her comments “like a #Trump rally!” and accusing her of hypocrisy given her own appearance.
The controversy stemmed from an interview with The Guardian where Jackson expressed doubt about Harris’ racial background, stating “she’s not Black. That’s what I heard. That she’s Indian.” Jackson later seemingly issued an apology, but a representative revealed the statement was unauthorized and resulted in the rep’s termination.
Hughley’s response was swift and pointed. He took aim at Jackson’s appearance, suggesting her altered look was due to plastic surgery, in contrast to Harris’ natural features. “KamalaHarris looks the way she does cuz she has mom from India and a dad from Jamaica! #JanetJackson looks the way she does cuz she has a plastic surgeon!” he tweeted. He further mocked Jackson’s transformation, referencing her iconic role in “Good Times” and questioning, “What the hell was in that iron??”
Hughley’s comments have sparked a wave of reactions, with some praising his outspokenness while others criticized him for his personal attacks. His representative declined to comment beyond the comedian’s tweets.
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