After sparking a social media storm and backlash by accusing Beyonce of copying her Republican National Convention speech, Amber Rose now admits her comment was just a joke.
- Oct 28, 2024
AceShowbiz - Amber Rose stirred up controversy by suggesting that Beyonce Knowles had ripped off her speech from the Republican National Convention (RNC) during a rally for Kamala Harris. Commenting on a post by The Shade Room, Rose insinuated that Beyonce's heartfelt words were not original. The backlash was swift, but Rose has since come forward to clarify her intentions.
Speaking with TMZ during a Halloween party in Hollywood, Rose admitted, "I was literally trolling. I troll with my friends all the time. I did not think that was going to be international news. I love Beyonce. I know Beyonce. We've hung out a few times.... but I was low-key trolling." She added, "It's crazy one comment can be international news. I was literally joking."
The controversy stemmed from a comparison between Beyonce's speech endorsing Kamala Harris at Democratic event and Rose's supporting Donald Trump at an earlier RNC.
In her speech, Beyonce said, "We are at the precipice of an incredible shift, the brink of history. I'm not here as a celebrity, I'm not here as a politician. I'm here as a mother. A mother who cares deeply about the world my children and all of our children live in."
This echoed sentiments Rose expressed at the RNC, where she previously stated, "Most importantly, I'm a mother. My whole world revolves around providing for my children, keeping them safe, and giving them an opportunity for a better life. That's something that unites all American parents. Whether we're Republicans, Democrats, conservatives, or liberals, we all want a better country for our children."
Beyonce's endorsement of Kamala Harris in Houston this past Friday, October 25 has been a significant moment for the campaign, aimed at rallying support ahead of the election. Meanwhile, Rose has been a vocal supporter of Donald Trump throughout the ongoing campaign cycle. The intersection of celebrity endorsements and political speech continues to highlight the substantial influence that public figures hold in contemporary American politics.
This episode reminds us of the power of social media and the weight that words can carry, even when they are intended as light-hearted banter. For young audiences, this serves as a critical lesson in the importance of context and the potential consequences of online interactions. Both celebrities and everyday individuals must navigate the digital landscape with an awareness that their comments could spark widespread reactions, often beyond their control.