Billie Eilish has been criticized for allegedly saying “ch * nk” and using a fake Asian accent in a series of clips posted on TikTok this week.
The allegation: TikTok user @lcxvy compiled the undated clips and captioned the allegedly problematic parts on Monday.
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In one of them, Eilish can be heard saying the word “ch * nk”.
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Another shows the 19-year-old singer speaking unintelligibly and with what sounded like a fake Asian accent.
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User @lcxvy also included a clip in which Eilish’s brother Finneas allegedly called him for “talking with a blaccent”.
@lcxvyReply to @ .lisqvz #billieeilish #billieeilishcancelled lol ♬ original sound – lena:]
What people are saying: As of this writing, the TikTok video – which has also been reposted on Twitter – garnered almost a million views and received mixed reactions from users.
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Some accused Eilish of being a racist and demanded an apology.
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Others came to the singer’s defense, claiming she was only 14 in the compiled clips and wondering if this was a tic from her Tourettes syndrome.
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Meanwhile, others pointed out that the clips lacked context and urged Eilish to respond to the accusations.
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The overview: The allegation is one of the many punches Eilish is currently facing on social media.
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The singer is criticized for allegedly dating a “racist” and “homophobic” man, actor Matthew Tyler Vorce, 29.
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It is also at the center of queerbaiting accusations after writing “I love girls” in the caption of a recent Instagram photo.
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Featured Image Via @lcxvy
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