The statement refuted claims that Janet Jackson had apologized to Kamala Harris, directly contradicting Elmasri’s assertions.
This controversy ignited after Janet Jackson’s interview with The Guardian, published on September 21, 2024, in which she stated that Harris is “not black.” She remarked:
“She’s not black. That’s what I heard. That she’s Indian. Her father’s White. That’s what I was told. I mean, I haven’t watched the news in a few days.”
Following the interview, Elmasri made a false claim that the pop icon had issued an apology to Harris. However, her representative firmly denied this, stressing that Elmasri has no connection to Janet “in any capacity.” According to People Magazine, Randy Jackson, Janet’s brother, is her actual manager.
As the news spread across social media platforms, numerous users began to react. An account on X, @PopCrave, relayed the news, prompting a user to comment:
“I’m crying not a stan tried to cover her tracks.”
Many other users on X shared their perspectives on the issue.
“Why didn’t she just keep her mouth shut…” said one social media user.
“Her reps clearly want bad PR,” wrote another X user.
Additionally, many users criticized Jackson for her comments.
“Oh she’s cooked. I would’ve taken the free apology instead of making myself continue to seem ignorant and racist,” added another user on the post.
“Girl some random fan was probably trying to help you,” exclaimed another.
Examining Janet Jackson’s Statement as She Questions Readiness for a Woman of Color as President
With the 2024 US presidential election on the horizon, numerous celebrities, social media influencers, and politicians are voicing their support for their preferred candidates and encouraging citizens to vote.
While many stars like Taylor Swift are backing Kamala Harris, Janet Jackson expressed her dissent, criticizing the current Vice President during her interview with The Guardian:
“I’m unsure if America is ready for a woman of color to be president. I don’t know. Honestly, I don’t want to answer that because I really, truthfully, don’t know. I think either way it goes is going to be mayhem.”
For context, Kamala Harris, serving as the Vice President of the United States, is running in the upcoming presidential elections scheduled for November 5, 2024. After Joe Biden withdrew his candidacy, he publicly endorsed Harris, raising further inquiries about her racial identity. Notably, as reported by Page Six, Harris has a Jamaican father and an Indian mother.
Meanwhile, Janet Jackson is currently on her Together Again tour, which commenced on April 14, 2023, and is set to conclude on October 13, 2024, in Glasgow, Scotland. Throughout her tour, the “Come Back To Me”singer has performed across various states, including Orlando, Atlanta, and New York.
In addition, Janet has held concerts in Canada, the Philippines, Japan, and England, and is actively touring several European countries.
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