Tyla Gets Candid About Identifying

Tyla finally breaks silence on backlash to identifying as ‘colored’
Tyla finally breaks silence on backlash to identifying as ‘colored’ - The singer first called herself a ‘colored South African’ in a 2020 TikTok which sparked backlash after resurfacing three years la
Tyla Claps Back At Backlash Over Identifying As ‘Black’ And ‘Colored’ — ‘What Am I Then?’
Tyla stands firm in identifying as “Black” and “colored.” Tyla addressed the history by saying it was all she knew growing up South African.
Tyla Gets Candid About Identifying as Both Black and 'Colored' Following Backlash: 'I Know Who I Am'
"I understand that word is a sensitive word to people, so I don’t blame people for being touché about it," said Tyla in a new interview with 'British Vogue.'
Tyla Responds To The Backlash Of Her Identifying As Both ‘Black’ And ‘Colored’
Tyla stands firm in identifying as "colored." She addressed the controversial 2020 TikTok video in an interview with British Vogue.
Tyla Speaks On The Controversy Surrounding Her Racial Identity: ‘I Didn’t Know What To Do’
Now, she has taken a moment to clear the air and share her thoughts.
Tyla On The Controversy Surrounding The Language Of Her Racial Identity: ‘People Will Still Choose Not To Understand’
Tyla catapulted into global fame following the release of her viral single “Water,” which cracked the Billboard Hot 100 chart and earned her her first Grammy award for Best African Music Performance.
Tyla on Identity as Both a Black and Coloured Woman: ‘People Will Choose Not to Understand’
Tyla is revisiting the subject of her identity. In a conversation with British Vogue, Tyla acknowledged that sometimes "people will choose not to understand."
From schoolyard racism to social media backlash: Tyla on being too Black and not Black enough
In a world where racial identity is often reduced to black and white (both figuratively and literally), nuance can be lost in translation. Few artists have found themselves at the center of this conflict quite like South African star Tyla.
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Tyla Discusses Controversy Over Previous ‘Coloured’ Identity Statement
The term “coloured” carries different connotations in various countries; in South Africa, it refers to a mixed-race identity, ...
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Tyla sparks a global conversation on race and identity
Tyla balances cultural identity and global fame, challenging racial classifications and reshaping heritage discussions in music.
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"I know who I am" — Tyla opens up about recent identity controversy
South African singer Tyla has addressed the controversy surrounding her racial identity, particularly on being identified as both black and ‘colored,’ in response to the backlash she has faced in the ...
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Tyla Took the Naked Dress Trend to the Extreme at Jacquemus's Paris Show — See Photos
(Thank you, world, for indoor heating!) Tyla's dress was simple in color and texture, cascading all the way to the floor into a small ruched train that gave us only a peek at her pointed-toe pumps ...