American singer and songwriter Eilish, the youngest person to win a Grammy, has long been perceived as a teenage icon. But in the recent months the musician has found…
Racism and queerbaiting are just two things teenage star Billie Eilish has been accused of recently after an undated clip showing her mocking an Asian accent, as well as using a Chinese slur, resurfaced online. The video in question, the authenticity of which cannot be confirmed, went viral this week after being shared on TikTok by user @lcxvy. The singer apparently uses the “ch*nk” word (an offensive term used to refer to people of Chinese descent), while also speaking with a “blaccent” – a stereotypical portrayal of an African American manner of speech. Moreover, in the footage, someone strongly resembling Eilish makes fun of the Asian accent.
