Nationwide — Singer Mario has responded to on-line rumors claiming he doesn’t like Black ladies, after social media backlash over his relationship. He defended himself in an Instagram Story, calling it “slander,” and reaffirmed his love and assist for Black ladies.
In response to 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 rapidly throughout social media. Critics argued that Mario constructed his music profession on the loyalty of Black ladies 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 ladies slander within the feedback about how I don’t like black ladies and the way black ladies aren’t beloved!!” he wrote. He added that these making such feedback had been those actually disrespecting Black ladies, earlier than stating clearly: “Black ladies are beloved and wanted.”
Supporters defended his alternative, saying he ought to be free to like who he desires. One consumer responded, “Y’all mad at Mario for loving who he loves? Please.” One other added, “Love is love. In case you had been an actual fan, you’d be joyful that he discovered somebody.”
Regardless of his response, the web dialog stays divided. At the moment, Mario has not made any additional feedback past his Instagram publish, and it’s unclear if he plans to concern a extra formal response.
