The 19-year-old vocalist stated that nobody in her household or close circle has actually ever utilized that term and it was something she just heard in the tune. “regardless of my ignorance and age at the time, nothing excuses the fact is that it was hurtful,” she explained. “and for that i am sorry.”
Billie resolved the other allegation that she was utilizing an Asian accent. As she explained, it was her “speaking in a silly gibberish made up voice.”
“something i started doing as a kid and have done my whole life when talking to my pets, friends, and family,” she discussed. “it is absolute gibberish and just me goofing around, and is in NO way an imitation of anyone or any language, accent or culture in the SLIGHTEST.”
The “Your Power” artist repeated that she was sorry for the discomfort she might have triggered anybody who saw the video.
“regardless of how it was interpreted i did not mean for any of my actions to have caused hurt to others and it absolutely breaks my heart that it is being labeled now in a way that might cause pain to people hearing it,” she revealed. “i not only believe in, but have always worked hard to use my platform to fight for inclusion, kindness, tolerance, equity and equality.”
Billie concluded her message, “I hear you and I love you.”
