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Slayyyter addresses resurfaced racial slurs amid backlash
Slayyyter has responded to renewed backlash after old social media posts containing racial slurs resurfaced. The US singer says she has changed since her high-school years, but fans remain divided over whether her past apology showed sufficient accountability.
The posts first surfaced in 2020, when Slayyyter, whose real name is Catherine Garner, said she wrote them at 15, acknowledged knowing the language was offensive and apologised. She also pledged to donate some vinyl and CD sales proceeds to charities supporting the Black LGBTQ+ community. The posts circulated again in October 2026; she is also cancelling the remaining UK and European tour dates after being diagnosed with laryngitis and vocal cord tears, and said refunds would be available.
In short
- Old posts containing racial slurs have resurfaced.
- Slayyyter apologised in 2020 and says she has changed.
- Fans disagree over whether she has taken enough responsibility.
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The case for
People can grow beyond harmful behaviour from adolescence, and her earlier apology acknowledged that the language was offensive and included a pledge to support the Black LGBTQ+ community. Those who accept her response may see the resurfacing of old posts as a reason to recognise past harm while allowing room for change, especially if her actions since then show sustained accountability.
The case against
Being young does not erase the harm caused by racial slurs, particularly when she has said she knew the language was offensive at the time. Critics may reasonably question whether an apology and a donation pledge were sufficient, and argue that renewed attention warrants clear evidence that the commitment was fulfilled and that her conduct has changed.
Explained simply
Slayyyter is the stage name of American singer Catherine Garner, who became known for pop music released online. In 2020, old posts containing racial slurs drew attention; Garner said she had written them at 15, recognised the language was offensive and apologised.
She also pledged to give some proceeds from vinyl and CD sales to charities supporting the Black LGBTQ+ community. The posts have circulated again, prompting renewed discussion among fans about her apology and responsibility for the remarks.