Comedian and actuality star Hannah Berner is lastly responding to the entire backlash she’s obtained following her awkward interview with Megan Thee Stallion.Berner, host of The Giggly Squad podcast, was on the receiving end of widespread backlash for her various of phrases when interviewing the Houston hottie on the purple carpet at Self-importance Truthful’s Oscar afterparty on Sunday, March 2. All through their dialog, Berner steadily talked about that Thee Stallion’s music will get her inside the mood to “battle any individual,” whatever the Grammy winner’s music being about nothing of the sort.
Now, the earlier Summer season Residence star is breaking her silence on the backlash, issuing an apology to her Instagram Tales.
“Interviewing Megan Thee Stallion was a dream of mine,” she began. “I actually like her music and It’s my go to every time I wish to boost my confidence sooner than a gift. Attempting once more on the interview, I need I used each different phrase apart from ‘battle’ to clarify how her songs have an effect on me.”
Berner continued, “It was a careless various of phrases and though there was no ailing intent, I acknowledge and acknowledge that what I said has a deeper meaning and I am so sorry to Megan. I love all people who launched this to my consideration.”
All through the purple carpet, the comedian interviewed the rapper alongside her former Bravo costar and Giggly Squad cohost Paige DeSorbo.
“I start my day with you and solely you,” DeSorbo began, to which Berner added, “No, your music has really — after I must battle any individual, I take heed to your music.”
Megan tried to reroute the interview, responding, “Since you want to throw that stopping s**t out the window and in addition you want to get cute and be a foul b***h.”
Nonetheless, Berner was persistent in pushing her narrative, replying, “When people are talking s**t, I am going, ‘Activate Megan Thee Stallion!’”
Viewers in all places within the net reacted negatively to Berner’s various of phrases via the interview, notably her use of the phrase “battle” in affiliation with Megan’s music. She obtained backlash from followers saying her suggestions have been microaggressions, perpetuating the offended Black woman stereotype no matter Megan’s music actually exploring sexual liberation, troublesome gender norms, and advocating for Black women’s rights.
Megan has however to the touch upon the interview or Berner’s apology.
