Awkwafina vows to 'always listen,' then quits Twitter after 'blaccent' criticism
After years of criticism, Awkwafina has finally responded to allegations that she used a "blaccent" and appropriated Black culture to further her career. The "Crazy Rich Asians" and "Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings" star released a statement Saturday vowing to "always listen" and work "tirelessly" to support marginalized communities before announcing she is taking a break from ...
by Christi Carras, Los Angeles Times
Feb 07, 2022
3 minutes
After years of criticism, Awkwafina has finally responded to allegations that she used a "blaccent" and appropriated Black culture to further her career.
The "Crazy Rich Asians" and "Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings" star released a statement Saturday vowing to "always listen" and work "tirelessly" to support marginalized communities before announcing she is taking a break from Twitter. The rapper-turned-actor has long been accused of imitating American Vernacular English to become famous, but dropping the blaccent when it no
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