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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Inga Parkel

Willow Smith says mother Jada Pinkett Smith received ‘death threats’ from racist metal fans

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Willow Smith has revealed that her mother Jada Pinkett Smith received “death threats” for being a Black woman who made heavy metal music.

The 50-year-old singer and actor has previously spoken about the racism she endured after she formed her band Wicked Wisdom in 2002.

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