Siais setting the record straight over accusations of racism.On Monday, the singer, 43, came to the defense ofScooter Braunamid drama withTaylor Swift, who accused the prominent music manager of“manipulative bullying”after he acquired herentire musical catalog.Sia wasone of the many celebrities to weigh inon the issue,writing on Twitter, “You’re a good kind man @scooterbraun. I hope this passes quickly. I love you keep going.”The sentiment, however, resulted in some blowback from Swift’s fans, including those who accused the “Cheap Thrills” singer of performing concerts in blackface after theyuncovered footageof Sia’sface and neck covered in black paint.Three hours later, the star — who now typically wears wigs that cover her face while onstage to protect her identity — responded with a follow-up tweet and explained what her intentions were for painting her face.“For the swift fans trying to make out that I would ever do blackface please see this video,” shewrote alongside a clip from the concert illustrating her point. “I was painting myself into the backdrop, it was a precursor to the wig…”Imeh Akpanudosen/Getty; Frazer Harrison/GettySia wasn’t the only star to publicly defend Braun, 38, and subsequently, risk facing the wrath of the Swifties.Demi Lovato, who signed with Braun back in May, alsodefended her manager on Instagram, describing him as a “good man” and declaring her loyalty to her “team.”
Siais setting the record straight over accusations of racism.
On Monday, the singer, 43, came to the defense ofScooter Braunamid drama withTaylor Swift, who accused the prominent music manager of“manipulative bullying”after he acquired herentire musical catalog.
Sia wasone of the many celebrities to weigh inon the issue,writing on Twitter, “You’re a good kind man @scooterbraun. I hope this passes quickly. I love you keep going.”
The sentiment, however, resulted in some blowback from Swift’s fans, including those who accused the “Cheap Thrills” singer of performing concerts in blackface after theyuncovered footageof Sia’sface and neck covered in black paint.
Three hours later, the star — who now typically wears wigs that cover her face while onstage to protect her identity — responded with a follow-up tweet and explained what her intentions were for painting her face.
“For the swift fans trying to make out that I would ever do blackface please see this video,” shewrote alongside a clip from the concert illustrating her point. “I was painting myself into the backdrop, it was a precursor to the wig…”
Imeh Akpanudosen/Getty; Frazer Harrison/Getty
Sia wasn’t the only star to publicly defend Braun, 38, and subsequently, risk facing the wrath of the Swifties.
Demi Lovato, who signed with Braun back in May, alsodefended her manager on Instagram, describing him as a “good man” and declaring her loyalty to her “team.”
source: people.com
