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Woman’s ‘Racist’ Instagram Post Called Out After Being Rude as Hell to a Nail Technician
Editor’s Note: This post has been updated with an apology from the Instagram user. An Instagrammer posting from Montreal, Canada is facing backlash for a post at an Asian nail salon.
· Carl Samson
BLACKPINK K-Pop Star Criticized for Being Thai, Gets Over 13 Million Instagram Followers in Support
A K-Pop star of Thai-descent has become the target of racist attacks on social media, but after an outpouring of support from fans, has become one of the most followed idols on Instagram. After attending the 33rd Golden Disc Awards in Seoul, Lisa, the main dancer of BLACKPINK,…
· Ryan General
Filipina Singer’s Parents in Instagram Post are So Supportive I’m Crying
A video clip of Filipino parents expressing pure joy while watching their talented daughter sing has touched the hearts of many on social media. Initially posted on Twitter by 19-year-old Brianna Rubia, the video has been reposted on other platforms such as the Facebook group…
· Jin Hyun
Instagram Designer Draws Backlash Over Bikini That ‘fetishizes Asian women’
A small NYC design company based in Manhattan has found itself in the center of another debate on cultural appropriation after releasing a Qipao print bikini that many believed was promoting the fetishization of Asian women. Palais Du Dèsir, owned by Fashion Institute of…
· Elliot Sang
Scott Disick Slammed for ‘Racist’ Instagram Photo Eating Asian Food With Daughter
Reality TV star Scott Disick has sparked a heated debate online after posting a photo in which his daughter, 6-year-old Penelope, makes what can be construed as a racist gesture with her eyes. https://www.instagram.com/p/BsKT_8PHTF2/?utm_source=ig_embed
· Carl Samson
K-Pop Idol Kang Daniel Sets World Record for Gaining 1 Million Instagram Followers
K-pop idol Kang Daniel set the Guinness World Record for “Fastest Time to Gain 1 Million Followers on Instagram.” Kang, who recently concluded promotions with Wanna One, joined the social media platform on New Year’s Day.
· Bryan Ke
Instagrammer Implies the iPhone X is Too Expensive and Complicated for Indians to Use
Travel Instagrammer @mindbodycolleen is under fire for saying many Indian people don’t have an iPhone and that they wouldn’t know how to use the latest iPhone X model. The account is run by Colleen Grady, a model from Indianapolis, Indiana. The now-deleted post which has been…
· Carl Samson
Edison Chen Posts Daughter Playing in $150,000 LV/Supreme Toy Chest on Instagram
Hong Kong-Canadian actor Edison Chen set netizens abuzz after posting a photo of his 1-year-old daughter playing inside a designer toy chest on Christmas Day. Chen and his girlfriend, Qin Shupei, welcomed their daughter, Alaia, in March 2017 after dating for a year.
· Bryan Ke
Lil Pump Finally Apologizes for Racist Slant-Eye Instagram Post
“Gucci Gang” rapper Lil Pump offered an apology for doing the slanted-eye gesture and using a racial slur in a preview of his new song “Butterfly Doors.” Lil Pump, whose real name is Gazzy Garcia, apologized through an Instagram video post on December 25, according to Hop Clear.
· Elliot Sang
Jet Li Posts Rare Instagram Pic With His Daughters for Christmas
Film star Jet Li is known to keep his children out of the spotlight; however, this Christmas, Li graced Instagram with a photo of himself and his two daughters at his side. https://www.instagram.com/p/Brz1DgPHDZJ/
· Ryan General
The Rock Roasts Kevin Hart Flexing in Singapore on Instagram
Comedian Kevin Hart recently endured some savage roasting after showing off a magnificent view of the Singapore skyline in an Instagram post. His not-so-subtle flexing caught the attention of his pal Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, who spared no time in poking some fun at him.
· Khier Casino
China Mac Puts Lil Pump on Instagram Blast for Mocking Asians in New Video
New York rapper China Mac is calling out 18-year-old rapper Lil Pump for the lyrics in a new preview of a song which features racist slurs and gestures. Lil Pump teased fans with a snippet of his new track “Butterfly Doors” on Sunday, but came under fire for the lyrics “they…
· Ziye Wang
Italian Paralympic Fencer Slammed for Racist ‘Slant-Eye’ Instagram Post After Visiting Japan
An Italian wheelchair fencer is catching heat for posting an Instagram picture of him performing the racist “slant-eye” gesture. Olympic level racism: 🏆#EmanueleLambertini #Olympics #italy #fencing #Tokyo2020 pic.twitter.com/oXWNJVRQNX
· Ryan General
BTS ARMY is Instagram’s Biggest Fan Community of 2018
Fans of K-pop supergroup BTS was the top fandom community on Instagram in 2018, according to a recent press release from the image-sharing platform. Known to be among the most active fandoms online, the “BTS Army” showcased their devotion and loyalty to their beloved boy band on…
· Ryan General
Jackie Chan’s ‘Disowned’ Daughter Marries Canadian Instagrammer Girlfriend
Etta Ng, the estranged 19-year-old daughter of international superstar Jackie Chan, tied the knot with 31-year-old Andi Autumn in Canada earlier this month. The couple, who are now in Hong Kong, announced the news on social media on Monday, sharing an image of their marriage…
· Bryan Ke
‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Star Awkwafina Honors Great-Grandfather in Heartfelt Thanksgiving Instagram Post
Nora Lum, also known as Awkwafina, shared a heartfelt message on her Instagram account during Thanksgiving in honor of her great-grandfather. The “Crazy Rich Asians” star shared a picture of a menu card she found at her family’s old restaurant, which was founded by her…
· Carl Samson
Dolce & Gabbana Cancels China Show After Racist Ads and Instagram DMs From Founder’s Account
Fashion house Dolce & Gabbana was reportedly forced to cancel their Shanghai show after releasing ads that featured an Asian model helplessly trying to eat Italian food with chopsticks. The “instructional” ads, which have now been deleted, targeted the Chinese market for the…
· Carl Samson
12-Year-Old Thai Boy Buys Family a House By Cross-Dressing on Instagram
A 12-year-old boy in Thailand managed to buy his family a house thanks to his excellent makeup skills and stylish cross-dressing on social media. Nes, who is currently in elementary school, started playing with his mother’s makeup out of sheer curiosity at a much younger age.
· Ryan General
Instagrammer Mocks Chinese Restaurant Owners With Racist Jokes About Eating Cats
An aspiring comedian from Baltimore sparked outrage on social media after posting two videos showing him mocking two Chinese restaurant owners. Anthony Williams, who calls himself “Cool Ant,” recorded two shop owners on video while asking if they were selling cats on their menu.
· Carl Samson
Ukrainian Singer Under Fire After Posting Racist ‘Slant-Eyes’ Photo on Instagram
A Ukrainian singer is under fire for doing a “slant-eyed” gesture in an Instagram post that apparently encourages people to smile more. Regina Todorenko, 28, posted the photos in late August, but English-speaking users only noticed them recently — and many are not smiling.