Nationwide — Singer Mario has responded to on-line rumors claiming he doesn’t like Black girls, after social media backlash over his relationship. He defended himself in an Instagram Story, calling it “slander,” and reaffirmed his love and help for Black girls.
In line with WBLS, the backlash started after Mario revealed that his girlfriend, Latina mannequin Esmeralda Rios, is pregnant with their first little one. Some followers reacted negatively, saying he had distanced himself from the ladies who helped construct his profession.
Feedback unfold shortly throughout social media. Critics argued that Mario constructed his music profession on the loyalty of Black girls however selected to not begin a household with one. One consumer wrote, “We’ve been holding you down for 20 years, Mario, and THIS is who you give a child to?”
Mario immediately addressed these accusations on-line. “I’m so uninterested in the black girls slander within the feedback about how I don’t like black girls and the way black girls aren’t liked!!” he wrote. He added that these making such feedback had been those actually disrespecting Black girls, earlier than stating clearly: “Black girls are liked and wanted.”
Supporters defended his alternative, saying he must be free to like who he needs. One consumer responded, “Y’all mad at Mario for loving who he loves? Please.” One other added, “Love is love. In the event you had been an actual fan, you’d be blissful that he discovered somebody.”
Regardless of his response, the web dialog stays divided. Right now, Mario has not made any additional feedback past his Instagram submit, and it’s unclear if he plans to subject a extra formal response.