US EditionEthel Cain Issues Personal Response to Resurfaced Controversial Social Media Posts
ONLINE, JUL 9 – Ethel Cain acknowledges past racist posts and denies a smear campaign targeting her and her boyfriend amid resurfaced allegations and online harassment, pursuing legal action, her team said.
- On July 9, 2025, singer-songwriter Ethel Cain publicly addressed the backlash after old, controversial posts she made at age 19 were shared again online, particularly on Reddit.
- The resurfaced screenshots, obtained through extensive digging and hacking by individuals aiming to harm Cain, contained racist, offensive, and inflammatory content originally posted on Curious Cat and Twitter.
- Cain admitted using the N-word and other offensive language, explained her late high-school years were marked by extreme progressivism as rebellion, and denied accusations including fetishizing incest or creating child pornography.
- She apologized sincerely for the harm caused, expressed regret for her past actions, acknowledged her inability to fully understand those affected, and pledged to pursue legal recourse to address the coordinated smear campaign.
- This controversy highlights tensions in public accountability amid targeted online harassment, with Cain aiming to use her platform for good while facing ongoing defamation and personal attacks involving her family.
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