Ferreira: I'm no racist
Sky Ferreira has issued a statement denying accusations of racism.
The singer said “nothing upsets me more than being called a racist” after reading online criticism of her new video ‘I Blame Myself’.
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In a long statement on her Facebook page, Ferreira said she felt compelled to express “a few thoughts”
“Some people are accusing of being racist,” it read.
“I usually do not need to feel the need to explain myself (which I'm not) but I DO feel the need to share my thoughts on the situation. Nothing upsets me more than being called racist because that is one of the most hateful things anyone can be.
“Not only do I find it insulting towards myself but I also feel insulted for the actors & dancers & my family in the video. No, I did not use black back up dancers as "props". I never have and never will look at any human being as a prop. That's disgusting.”
She continued: “Dancers are objects?!?!?! How dare you! Dancers make things come to life. If they were white would they be considered "props"?
“I auditioned a bunch of dancers, all races & my dancers were the best ones. I know that you have to be socially aware & mindful of others but when I look at this video I don't see race as a issue.
“Stop trying to search for something that isn't there.”
She also defended the image that many critics have of her, pointing out the ethnic diversity of her wider family.
“Comments like "rich little white girl exploiting the black people & the ghetto"...I never exploited anyone & I don't use people in any shape or form,” she stated.
“My brother is half black. My cousins are black. My family is Latina & Native American. Some of my family is in the video. I wasn't raised in a "white" house hold & I'm not little & I have financially supported myself since I was 15 years old.
“I'm a woman, not a f***ing little girl.”
