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Victoria’s Secret accused of racism for singing N-word backstage

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Karlie Kloss (left) features in the controversial clip [Photo: Getty]

The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show is undoubtedly one of the most highly anticipated events in the industry’s calendar.

But the angelic vision of wing-bearing models has been tarnished after a video emerged on Tuesday evening depicting some of this year’s angels using racist language.

Singing along to Cardi B’s hit ‘Bodak Yellow’, the models are seen dancing backstage in their pink VS robes to the lines:

“And I’m quick, cut a n**** off so don’t get comfortable.”

The clip was shared on Twitter by ‘PopCrave‘ and features models including Karlie Kloss and Ming Xi.

And fans were quick to slam the Victoria’s Secret regulars for their use of racist language.

One user took to the social media platform to write: “If you’re not black, don’t say the N-word. Point. Blank. Period.”

While another Tweeted, “They all gotta go”.

Though some also noted that model Devon Windsor refused to sing along to the lyrics.

But it’s not the only controversy to have rocked the 2017 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show.

Rumours are rife that Gigi Hadid was forced to skip this year’s runway after fans slammed an insensitive Snapchat clip which depicted her seemingly mocking Asian facial features.


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