Wendy Williams Receives Backlash For Remarks Made About TikTok Star Swavy Who Was Fatally Shot: I Have No Idea Who This Is, Neither Does Anyone In This Building

July 9, 2021 by C.J. in TV with 0 Comments

Wendy Williams Receives Backlash For Remarks Made About TikTok Star Swavy Who Was Fatally Shot: I Have No Idea Who This Is, Neither Does Anyone In This Building

Wendy Williams is rarely one to hold back, but her remarks about a TikTok star, Swavy, who was fatally shot earlier this week, are getting her lots of criticism.

Swavy, 19, (born Matima Miller) was sadly killed in Delaware earlier this week. Wilmington police say details are scarce. The family released a statement on Instagram:

“On the behalf of our family, we would like to say thank you for the continued support and love for Matima Miller also known as Swavy or Babyface. It is with great sadness that we announce Swavy’s passing on 07/05/2021. He was taken away from us due to a senseless act of gun violence. Unfortunately, due to legality we are not able to provide much information on the events surrounding his passing. However, the family is working diligently to get justice for Swavy. This is just the beginning, we will forever keep his name alive and continue his legacy! The impact he had on others remains unmatched… out of respect for our family we ask that you please refrain from reporting false or unconfirmed information about Swavy. Official updates will come from this page, @1heavy_stepper or @___chynab.”

Wendy Williams spoke on the tragedy on her show and first said,

“I have no idea who this is, neither does [one of my producers] Norman, neither does anyone in this building. May [DJ] Suss does.”

She then instructed audience members to clap if they know who he is. She explained,

“Well, he’s a TikTok star. He’s got more followers than me. 2.5 million.”

Norman clarified that Swavy had more followers than Wendy Williams on TikTok, but not on Instagram.

Wendy then told the audience about his tragedy.

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Many viewers and social media users took issue with her approach to the tragedy, causing the TV personality to trend online. See a few reactions below.