TLC singer Chilli found herself addressing social media controversy over the weekend after reports circulated that she had reshared a negative post about former First Lady Michelle Obama. The report also claimed that Chilli had made political donations linked to former President Trump and the National Republican Senatorial Committee, sparking mixed reactions from fans online.
In a video obtained by TMZ, Chilli explained that the post was shared entirely by accident. “I wanted to come on here to address a few things circulating on the internet that are very concerning to me,” she said. She added that she has “the utmost respect and admiration” for Michelle Obama and would never say or do anything disrespectful toward her—or any woman.
Chilli revealed that she had no idea the repost had occurred until she began receiving calls from people. Upon checking her Instagram page, she discovered she had accidentally clicked the repost button and immediately removed the post.
The singer also clarified the purpose of her political contributions, stating that her donations were intended to support veterans. “I would never do anything that is harmful or hateful to anybody,” she emphasized. Chilli reiterated that she has long been a supporter of both President and Michelle Obama and remains committed to supporting veterans through her charitable efforts.
In the end, Chilli’s explanation served to clear up the misunderstanding, showing fans that the incident was unintentional and that her admiration for Michelle Obama remains steadfast.#newsafro_
