1/7/2023 2 Comments Jhene aiko ethnicity![]() ![]() also, those dna sites update and change from time to time so who actually knows.” “So that is what i was referencing in the tweet. my dna results came in 25% asian, 33% african and 34% european,” she continued. “I have a japanese grandfather and a creole/dominican grandmother on my mothers side… and both of my fathers parents are black and white. “The discussion stemmed from the use of the n word in my music, in the past… and i let it be known i haven’t in a while and chose not to use it anymore moving forward out of respect and consideration to my ancestors and the individuals who feel uncomfortable when i say it.” i would like to say one more thing that hopefully simplifies this statement,” she said. She went on to further explain why she doesn’t say the N-word in her music anymore. Essentially she is less than half-Black, less than half white, and less Asian than both. People were still confused somewhat about what she was saying. So at this point, it’s whatever they want me to be.” In another Tweet she continued, saying, “I am less black than someone half black, but also less white than someone half white… and asian is the least thing i am. One Twitter user asked Jhene what her ethnicity is, to which the Chilombo singer replied, “Whispers, cat hair, slauson asphalt and sand from venice beach.”
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