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Miley Cyrus is finally responding to backlash over her controversial comments about hip hop

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  • Miley Cyrus is getting flak for her comments about hip hop in a recent interview.
  • She criticized some rappers in the industry for their lyrics. 
  • Twitter was not happy with her words and called her a hypocrite and appropriator. 

Oh, Miley. With new music on the way, the 24-year-old songstress is gearing up for its impending release with plenty of publicity. Unfortunately, it hasn’t all been the good kind. While Cyrus has been busy explaining what her new sound will be like and exactly what happened with her on-again fiancé Liam Hemsworth, the “We Can’t Stop” singer is getting plenty of flack for several comments she made about the hip-hop genre in a recent interview with Billboard.

In the piece, she spoke about how she was moving away from her “Hip-Hop” vibe and into new musical territory. That’s when things took a turn. While she admitted to loving Kendrick Lamar’s new single, “Humble,” the chanteuse also lambasted other rappers in the industry for their lyrics, saying, “I love [Lamar’s song] because it’s not ‘Come sit on my d–k, suck on my c–k.’ I can’t listen to that anymore. That’s what pushed me out of the hip-hop scene a little. It was too much ‘Lamborghini, got my Rolex, got a girl on my c–k’ — I am so not that.”

Fans are not taking her words lightly.

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Many on Twitter felt that she used hip hop music and culture to her advantage to further her fame, then dismissed it in a move they thought reeked of cultural appropriation, dragging her accordingly on social media.

 

 Cyrus has now responded to those with ruffled feathers with an Instagram post meant to clarify her words.

When articles are read it isn't always considered that for hours I've spoken with a journalist about my life , where my heart is, my perspective at that time, and the next step in my career. Unfortunately only a portion of that interview makes it to print, & A lot of the time publications like to focus on the most sensationalized part of the conversation. So, to be clear I respect ALL artists who speak their truth and appreciate ALL genres of music (country , pop , alternative .... but in this particular interview I was asked about rap) I have always and will continue to love and celebrate hip hop as I've collaborated with some of the very best! At this point in my life I am expanding personally/musically and gravitating more towards uplifting, conscious rap! As I get older I understand the effect music has on the world & Seeing where we are today I feel the younger generation needs to hear positive powerful lyrics! I am proud to be an artist with out borders and thankful for the opportunity to explore so many different styles/ sounds! I hope my words (sung or spoken) always encourage others to LOVE.... Laugh.... Live fully.... to be there for one another... to unify, and to fight for what's right (human , animal , or environmental ) Sending peace to all! Look forward to sharing my new tunes with you soon! - MC

A post shared by Miley Cyrus (@mileycyrus) on May 5, 2017 at 10:36pm PDT on

“When articles are read it isn’t always considered that for hours I’ve spoken with a journalist about my life,” the singer said. “So, to be clear I respect ALL artists who speak their truth and appreciate ALL genres of music…I have always and will continue to love and celebrate hip-hop as I’ve collaborated with some of the very best!”

While it’s unclear how her apology will play out, one thing’s for sure: Things are just getting started for Cyrus in her new journey.

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