After years of criticism, Awkwafina has finally responded to allegations that she used a "blaccent" and appropriated Black culture to further her career.
The "Crazy Rich Asians" and "Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings" star released a statement Saturday vowing to "always listen" and work "tirelessly" to support marginalized communities before announcing she is taking a break from Twitter. The rapper-turned-actor has long been accused of imitating African American Vernacular English to become famous, but dropping the blaccent when it no longer benefited her.
"There is a sociopolitical context to everything, especially the historical context of the African American community in this country," Awkwafina, whose real name is Nora Lum, wrote.
