"I had never seen so much racism in a post": Seidy La Niña responds to criticism over the model in her new video

Seidy La Niña faces racist criticism for her music video "Pecadora," defending the model and highlighting discriminatory attitudes on social media. She emphasizes the persistence of racism among her audience.

Seidy La Niña with the model from her music video "Pecadora."Photo © Instagram / Seidy La Niña

The Cuban singer Seidy La Niña did not remain silent in response to the racist comments she received on social media following the release of her new music video “Pecadora”, in which she appears alongside a model who has sparked quite a bit of discussion among her followers.

“You messed up, you couldn’t pick a white person, how disgusting, you went with a trunk of a black person,” was one of the messages left for him on his social media, reflecting a concerning level of racism among some users.

Fidel to her irreverent and direct style, Seidy responded with a mix of sarcasm, irony, and a lot of cheekiness, highlighting the physical qualities of the criticized model.

Instagram Capture / Seidy La Niña

“I want us to have a moment of silence for the black man. This is the criticized black man, this is the black man, the trunk of a black man, we know he has a great physique, you can see it, you can tell. Look at that face, look at that mouth, look at that body, look at those hands, look at that physique, and he is also Cuban,” he expressed.

But the artist went further and publicly exposed the person who made the racist comment: “Now I want us to see this sad story,” she added, contrasting the person with the model from her video along with the words “the white one” and making it clear that she will not tolerate such attitudes.

“To all my white friends on Instagram and my social media, don't get mad, but when a black guy is good-looking, when a black guy is attractive, it’s ayayayay,” she said in the video, laughing.

The interpreter also expressed her surprise at the extent of the discriminatory comments: “I had never seen so much racism on one of my posts as when I released this video of ‘Pecadora’ with the guy, with the big Black man. Gentlemen, understand that white chocolate will never be the same as dark chocolate,” she stated.

With her response, Seidy not only defended her work and artistic decisions, but also brought to light a prevailing reality on social media: the racism still present among some of the audience.

Frequently asked questions about the recent controversies surrounding Seidy La Niña

What triggered the racist criticism towards Seidy La Niña after the release of her music video "Pecadora"?

Racist criticisms emerged due to the selection of an Afro-descendant model for her music video "Pecadora," which led to racist comments on social media. Seidy responded directly and with humor, defending the model and rejecting any form of discrimination.

How has Seidy La Niña reacted to the comments about her use of the Cuban flag in her videos?

Seidy La Niña has defended her use of the Cuban flag in her video "Omaiga," stating that she does not believe she is disrespecting the flag of Cuba. The artist has received both criticism and support for her decision, and she has emphasized her right to express herself freely.

What was Seidy La Niña's response to the homophobic comments about her sexual orientation?

In response to homophobic comments, Seidy La Niña bravely and authentically stated that she prefers to make mistakes and live life to the fullest rather than be restricted by what others might say. The artist has emphasized the importance of personal freedom and self-discovery after surviving a traffic accident.

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