India Arie Highlights Black Music Vs. Culture After Jack Harlow Learned Of Brandy And Ray J’s Family Ties

Jack Harlow acquired a household tree lesson throughout his latest look on Sizzling 97’s present Ebro In The Morning. The artist went viral after studying Brandy and Ray J are siblings whereas taking part in a ’90s R&B guessing recreation. Reactions to the second assorted from shock to disappointment and even cookout invitation jokes. India Arie caught the interview and appeared lower than amused in a collection of posts made to her Insta Story.

“Simply since you make Black [music] doesn’t imply Black tradition,” India wrote. “If u don’t know Brandy’s voice while you hear it …WHO EVEN ARE YOU?”

Jack Harlow Learns Brandy And Ray J Are Siblings

For context, Ebro, Peter Rosenberg, and Laura Stylez performed Brandy’s hit 1999 track Angel In Disguise. Jack initially guessed the voice belonged to the late Aaliyah, however the hosts shortly shut down his reply earlier than dropping extra hints.

Peter mentioned, “Her brother is the rationale why many individuals are well-known.” Ebro adopted up with, “Her brother had a tremendous intercourse tape.” At this level, Jack responded, “Who’s Ray J’s sister?” Because the present hosts laughed, Jack carried a clueless facial features. After he confirmed the connection between Brandy and Ray J, he declared, “no person’s ever informed me that in my life.”

India Arie Seemingly Slams Jack Harlow For Not Recognizing Brandy’s Voice

India Arie continued to hammer her level about making Black tradition vs. understanding the tradition. She pivoted to Jack not recognizing Brandy’s voice–and by extension her affect on the music business. India additionally highlighted Brandy being lowered to being Ray J’s sister, moderately than the long-lasting singer and actress she’s culturally often called.

“When an precise musician! Who makes Black MUSIC! Deduces one of many industries’ MOST IMPORTANT VOICES! @brandy to Ray J’s SISTER? who is legendary (principally) for his proximity to Kim Kardashian,” India wrote.

India spoke on Brandy’s musical affect to shut her critiques.

“And WE HEAR @brandy affect Eh-VER-REE-WHERE! PLENTY of non-Black singers (ask them). Even MALE singers. AND PEOPLE KNOW RAY J BETTER? the sh*ts STUPID. STUPID,” India wrote.

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