Janet Jackson Distances Herself from Former Manager

Janet Jackson has publicly distanced herself from Mo Elmasri after he issued an unauthorized apology regarding her controversial comments on Vice President Kamala Harris's racial identity. During a recent interview, Jackson questioned Harris's Black identity, stating she had heard claims about the Vice President being Indian, and mistakenly identified Harris's father as white. Following backlash, Elmasri claimed he was fired by Jackson and her brother Randy due to disagreements over the statements and his unauthorized apology. Jackson's representatives clarified that Elmasri has no official connection to her, and the singer acknowledged that her comments were based on misinformation, expressing respect for Harris's dual heritage. The controversy has sparked significant discussion about race and identity in America, particularly in relation to public figures. Jackson's words echoed earlier criticisms made by former President Trump regarding Harris's ethnicity, further complicating the narrative.