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Editor's note: This post references a statement about Janet's remarks from Mo Elmasri, who claimed to be Janet's manager. However, reps have since told Variety that Janet did not authorize him to make the statement.
Janet Jackson is facing criticism for questioning Vice President Kamala Harris's race.
Janet was being interviewed by the Guardian when she was asked about her position on the upcoming election, with the interviewer noting that "America could be on the verge of voting in its first Black female president."
"Well, you know what they supposedly said?" Janet replied. "Sheβs not Black. Thatβs what I heard. That sheβs Indian."
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When the interviewer responded that Kamala is both, Janet incorrectly said, "Her fatherβs white. Thatβs what I was told. I mean, I havenβt watched the news in a few days. I was told that they discovered her father was white."
After repeating that Kamala is of dual heritage, the interviewer asked Janet whether she thinks America is prepared to see her in office. "I donβt know," she said, whispering. "Honestly, I donβt want to answer that because I really, truthfully, donβt know. I think either way it goes is going to be mayhem."
Amid the backlash, BuzzFeed spoke to Mo Elmasri, a man who claimed to be her manager and is a credited producer on her upcoming documentary. He has given statements about Janet in the past. In a statement to BuzzFeed, Mo said Janet's remarks were "based on misinformation" and said she apologized for "any confusion caused." However, reps have since told Variety that Janet did not authorize him to make the statement. When reached by Variety for comment, Mo clarified, "I no longer work for her. I was fired by Janet and Randy, after attempts to improve her image in front of public opinion and her fans, and this is something I do not deserve."
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