Spike Lee Wont Use Chrisette Michele In New Series Over Trump Performance

Spike Lee, Chrisette Michele

Spike Lee Disappointed in Chrisette Michele

The backlash continues for Chrisette Michele. Director Spike Lee says he’s disappointed that the soulful singer is performing at Donald Trump’s inauguration. In fact, he says that he won’t use her music on his new project. Taking to social media, he writes:

Good Morning Folks. I Wuz Sorry To Read That “Sistuh Girl” Is Singin’ At DT’s Inauguration (And To Use His Fav Word-SAD). I Wuz Thinkin’ ’bout Using Chrisette’s Song- BLACK GIRL MAGIC In My Netflix Series SHE’S GOTTA HAVE IT…. NOT ANYMORE. And Dat’s Da Truth, Ruth.

Questlove also tweeted:

Earlier today, Chrisette Michele addressed the backlash, writing:

My heart is broken for our country, for the hopes of our children, for the fights of those who came before us. I cry at the thought that Black History, American History might be in vain. This country has had great moments. God has shined His light upon us. Today, I hope that Great Moments begin in peaceful & progressive conversation. I am willing to be a bridge. I don’t mind “These Stones”, if they allow me to be a voice for the voiceless.
I am here. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. once said, “Our lives begin to end, the day we become silent about what matters”. I am here, representing you, because this is what matters.

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