An article in which Janet Jackson repeated false claims that Kamala Harris is not black sparked criticism. Now it is understood a statement apologising for her words was not authorised by the star.
An apology issued on behalf of Janet Jackson after she made comments about Kamala Harris's racial background was unauthorised, it is understood. In an interview published in the Guardian, the 58-year-old singer repeated the false claim that the vice president 'is not black'. A statement said to have been shared on Jackson's behalf later stated her comments were wrong and 'based on misinformation'.
Read more:Trump 'would-be assassin wrote note saying he intended to kill him'Kamala Harris says anyone breaking into her home is 'getting shot' Jackson's original comments about Ms Harris, the Democratic presidential candidate, were in response to a question from a Guardian journalist about the potential for the US to have its first black female president. Jackson reportedly said: 'Well, you know what they supposedly said? She's not black. That's what I heard.
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