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Tyla finally breaks silence on backlash to identifying as ‘colored’

Tyla faced backlash for calling herself 'a colored South African' in a 2020 video that resurfaced in 2023.
In a British Vogue interview, Tyla expressed feeling no control over the situation and acknowledged the sensitivity of the term.
Tyla stated she is comfortable with her identity, being both Black and colored, and emphasized that this classification was used during South Africa's segregation.
While previously hesitant to discuss the issue, Tyla later explained that she wanted to avoid being misunderstood in publicly discussing her culture.

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The Independent

Tyla finally breaks silence on backlash to identifying as ‘colored’

The singer first called herself a ‘colored South African’ in a 2020 TikTok which sparked backlash after resurfacing three years later

4 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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Uproxx

Tyla Speaks On The Controversy Surrounding Her Racial Identity: ‘I Didn’t Know What To Do’

Getty Image Tyla isn’t necessarily the most provocative figure, but she has faced some controversy after referring to herself as “a colored South African,” as opposed to saying she’s a Black person, in a 2020 video that resurfaced in 2023. Here’s an explainer of the situation, but in short, Tyla’s use of the word has to do with the term’s different historical contexts in the US and in her native South Africa. Now, she has taken a moment to clear…

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HelloBeautiful

Tyla Responds To The Backlash Of Her Identifying As Both ‘Black’ And ‘Colored’

Tyla stands firm in identifying as "colored." She addressed the controversial 2020 TikTok video in an interview with British Vogue.

3 days ago

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The Source

Tyla on Identity as Both a Black and Coloured Woman: 'People Will Choose Not to Understand'

Tyla is revisiting the subject of her identity. In a conversation with British Vogue, Tyla acknowledged that sometimes “people will choose not to understand.” “I’m at a point where I… The post Tyla on Identity as Both a Black and Coloured Woman: ‘People Will Choose Not to Understand’ appeared first on .

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Hollywood Unlocked

Tyla On Battle With Identity: Admits She 'Hated Herself' After Peers Bullied Her Over Hair Texture And Skin Color; Doubles Down On Avoiding Breakfast Club Question; Says You Can Be ‘Both Black And Coloured’

South African superstar Tyla is again addressing identifying as a Black and “Coloured (or Colored)” woman, highlighting that “you can be both” and admitting she once “hated herself” after being bullied over her hair texture and skin color. RELATED: Tyla Shares Her Reaction To Rihanna Comparisons: ‘It’s A Compliment! But At The Same Time, I’m My Own Artist” After years of struggling to fit into racial labels, singer Tyla is no longer allowing oth…

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HOT 97 | #1 For Hip Hop

Tyla Reflects On Backlash After Referring To Herself As A 'Coloured' Woman

Tyla looks back on the criticism she faced after calling herself a “coloured woman.” In a recent interview with British Vogue, Tyla shared how quickly the situation spiraled out of control. “Honestly…I felt like I had no… no control. People took it and… it just went so far that I didn’t know what to do.” She added, “The way people painted me… and I understand that word is a sensitive word for people, so I don’t blame anyone for being touched by …

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