Iggy Azalea has responded to the accusations of black-fishing in her latest clip.
On Thursday July 1, the rapper “Fancy” released the music video for her latest single “I am The Stripclub”. Some social media users have noted that she has noticeably darker skin tone and accused her of black fishing, when a non-POC tries to change their appearance to appear to be of black ancestry.
Azalea responded to a series of fan tweets regarding the accusations.
“I’m the same color as I always am, just in a dimly lit room with red lights. It’s the same makeup from all the other parts of the video just with a smoky eye and a different wig. Ignore them. just, who cares? Let me talk, ”she began.
In follow-up tweets, she revealed that she has been wearing the same foundation for three years, Shade 6 in Armani.
“It’s the same shade in every music video since ‘Sally Walker.’ Suddenly I’m wearing a black wig in a club scene and that’s a problem,” she continued.
“This is the color I wear, it’s on the color of the arms of a beige person,” she added. “I don’t wear crazy dark makeup at ALL. Everyone in the club scene looks darker, it’s a club scene! I’m sick of ppl [sic] trying to distort my words or do s — one problem when all I have done is try a [new] hair color.”
Azalea admitted that she knows how the internet works and that people will create a “hidden meaning or find a way to make sure there is a problem.” But at the end of the day, she has a ten year career and knows how to handle it.
Azalea concluded her talks by sending a message to her fans and enemies.
“Thank you for dedicating your day to me and helping me promote, I love you,” she wrote.
Watch the video, below.
See the reactions on social media below.
