Last year, Miguel released his fifth album, Caos. On Friday (Aug. 28), the R&B star took to social media to call out the "racism, harassment, stalking, invasions of privacy, and false allegations" his family has been facing following the announcement of his partner Margaret Zhang's pregnancy with their second child.
"Recent racist and anti-Asian attacks directed at my partner — including comments and DMs, as well as abusive comments about my child — crossed a line that should require no explanation," the singer wrote on Instagram. "People can have opinions about me. About the music. About the work. I accept the realities that come with doing anything in public. But racism, threats, harassment, stalking, invasions of privacy, and targeting of children are abuse. Not opinion."
"Responsibility also lies with organizations and individuals that knowingly amplify or enable racism, harassment, or false allegations for attention and engagement," he added. "If you participate in this behavior, you are not supporting me. You are not part of this community. Where legal and ethical lines have been crossed, action has been and will continue to be taken."
Read the full statement below.
Over the past year, my family and the people I love have been subjected to racism, harassment, stalking, invasions of privacy, and false allegations.
Recent racist and anti-asian attacks directed at my partner — including comments and dms, as well as abusive comments about my child — crossed a LINE that should require no explanation
People can have opinions about me. About the music. About the work.
I accept the realities that come with doing anything in public.
But racism, threats, harassment, stalking, invasions of privacy, and targeting of children are abuse. Not opinion.
It doesn’t become acceptable because someone dresses it up as criticism, fandom, speculation, or “concern.”
Responsibility also lies with organizations and individuals that knowingly amplify or enable racism, harassment, or false allegations for attention and engagement.
If you participate in this behavior, you are not supporting me. You are not part of this community.
Where legal and ethical lines have been crossed, action has been and will continue to be taken.
To everyone who has treated my family with kindness, dignity, and respect: We see you. We deeply appreciate you.
-M
