Singer Lily Allen has described X Factor contestant Honey G as “offensive” and “so wrong on so many levels”.
Speaking to BBC Radio 1′s Annie Mac, she spoke of the rapper in a discussion about cultural appropriation in the music industry.
Asked about Honey G, who caused controversy after recently stating that she planned to become a multi platinum artist, the mother-of-two said: “As far as I can tell she is a white lady that dresses up in Ali G, Goldie Lookin Chain kind of attire.
“She has done really well on X Factor and ITV is pouring money into her. I’m not black but I find it offensive.
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“So wrong on so many levels, I can’t even start to talk about it.”
Commenting on the social and political history of rap music, French singer Christine and the Queens added: “The worst thing to do is to steal the culture and not be a part of it and an ally to the fights that can happen.”
Lily, 31, described how she was accused of racism and cultural appropriation when she released her 2013 single Hard Out Here, saying that it “felt horrible” but encouraged her to “do more research and strive to keep putting out music”.
Known for her outspoken social media presence and hard-hitting lyrics, Lily caused a media storm last week after tweeting that a taxi driver had told her to “find an immigrant” to pick up her and her daughters.
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