Awkwafina, star of films including Shang-Chi and Crazy Rich Asians, has quit Twitter following a backlash over the use of her “blaccent”. In recent years, the actor and comedian has faced criticism ...
*Awkwafina returned to Twitter over the weekend after a 2-year hiatus to address the controversy surrounding her Black accent in films. We previously reported that the Asian American actress is ...
MSNBC’s “Cross Connection” host Tiffany Cross and guests on the Saturday morning show weren’t exactly buying Awkwafina’s recent apology over the criticism against her use of a so-called “blaccent.” ...
A racialist witch-hunt has been mounted in recent weeks against Asian-American rapper-actress-social media personality Awkwafina over her use of what has been called an African-American or “black ...
Actress and comedian Awkwafina responds to accusations of using “blaccent” and AAVE. Pic credit: ©ImageCollect.com/ImagePressAgency Actress Nora Lum, known as ...
"I refuse to do accents. I’m not OK with someone writing the Asian experience for an Asian character," she said. "I make it very clear, I don’t ever go out for auditions where I feel like I’m making a ...
Awkwafina has re-addressed her "Blaccent" controversy is leaving Twitter, where she has received the harshest criticism. The Golden Globe-winning comedy actress, comedian rapper and star of the hit ...
The comedian and actress Awkwafina issued a lengthy Twitter statement Saturday addressing criticism in the press and on social media that she has used a "blaccent," or Black accent, and elements of ...
"Well, I'll see you in a few years, Twitter - per my therapist," Awkwafina tweeted. "To my fans, thank you for continuing to love and support someone who wishes they could be a better person for you.