On July 27, an online poster’s shocking revelation of alleged racist tweets from Latto sent shockwaves through the fandom, leaving fans questioning Jungkook’s choice of partner.
The online poster’s claim was further substantiated with images and screenshots of the rapper’s past tweets, which have since been deleted in an attempt to cover up her troubling past.
But it seems the damage has already been done, and netizens are not holding back their criticisms.
Jungkook’s ‘Seven’ Hits Billboard Hot 100, But at What Cost? Fans Clash Over Controversial Collab Partner
Just before the highly anticipated release of their single, rising artist Latto faced severe criticism when offensive tweets from her past resurfaced.
The tweets contained racially insensitive language and targeted specific ethnic groups. Social media erupted with fans’ outrage.
As the controversy surrounding Latto intensifies, fans are now scrutinizing BTS’s Jungkook for his previous interactions with the rapper.
Netizens commented:
“She should have apologized…”
“ The song is on my playlist, but suddenly I don’t want to listen to the song…….
“Why are we listening to this song? I don’t want to see it on Korean charts”
“She said all that and then collabs with an Asian… I wish she would move on after apologizing”
“#1 on Billboard Hot 100 is because of Jungkook, not because of Latto”
“How did the composers, HYBE and Jungkook know the tweets she wrote when she was 16?”
“After all, thanks to the Asian, she reached #1 on Billboard”
“Jungkook’s song is so good, but the collab part is boring, so I hope there’s a version without it”
“Why did Jungkook collaborate with someone like that?”
“F*cking idiot, I won’t listen to her anymore”
“F*cking idiot, I won’t listen to her anymore”
You can watch Jungkook’s “Seven” Ft. Latto here:
Up until this moment, Jungkook nor Latto has not yet released any statement regarding the alleged racist tweets from the rapper herself.
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