British singer Dua Lipa has been criticised after an old video of her singing Mila J's "Smoke, Drink, Break-Up" resurfaced.
In the recording, Dua sings the song, which includes the n-word – though the word itself is partially obscured by editing.
heres the audio of dua lipa fully saying the n word but editing the last bit
It wasn't long before people cancelled the singer.
Dua Lipa said the n word in a song..sis you’re cancelled
Dua Lipa really out here saying “Nigga”... new rules cancelled bitch & I was really about to stan
Dua lipa is cancelled. Y’all can’t defend her. It doesn’t matter that the video is from 2014, she simply should not… https://t.co/qe5t3m5Dcl
However many fans say the singer did nothing wrong.
In an attempt to defend the singer, some fans found a video of Dua Lipa syncing to Chance the Rapper's "No Problem" last summer.
The song also contains the n-word, but Dua pauses when that part of the song plays.
Love you my loves goodnight! I will be more active on twitter this weekend 💖 also follow my sc: DuaLipa
Earlier this morning the singer apologised for saying the word.
I always stand up for social justice and I am very sorry to anyone that I have offended x
"I didn't say the full word but I can admit I shouldn't have gone there at all and that a different word could’ve been recorded altogether to avoid offence and confusion," she said.
In relation to my 2014 cover I never meant to offend or upset anyone. I didnt say the full word but I can admit I s… https://t.co/uvdjV49deC