Bhad Bhabie Responds To ‘Blackfishing’

“Blackfishing” is a term used to describe when someone who is not a member of the Black community attempts to appear Black through the use of hair, makeup, and fashion.

The 19-year-old responded to the backlash with a screenshot of the foundation she uses. “Case closed!” she wrote on her Instagram Stories.

She followed up the post with the following statement: “Don’t yall ever ask me again why I don’t b on ig! I don’t make no money on here I don’t need to b on here I do it for my fans but y’all take it too far every time it’s honestly sad and weird.”

Fans and followers said she looked completely different in the IG videos, where she was sporting blonde hair, a darker skin tone, and fuller lips.

Blackfishing is when a person who isn’t Black embodies the physical aesthetics of Black people.

Iggy Azalea has also been accused of Blackfishing

Bhad Bhabie has been called out for darkening her skin and cultural appropriation for wearing her hair in braids.

In April 2020, she faced backlash after she posted a video where her skin appeared to have a darker complexion.

“Millions of people sick, thousands dying every day and y’all worried about me getting my makeup done for a photoshoot?” she responded on her IG Stories.

“I’m usually the wild one but y’all need to chill and focus on what’s important right now.”