Miguel Says He & His Partner Have Been Targets of ‘Racist, Anti-Asian Attacks’ & ‘Abusive’ Comments About Their Child
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Miguel has said that he, his partner Margaret Zhang and their family have faced racist abuse, threats, stalking, privacy invasions and false allegations over the past year. He particularly condemned anti-Asian attacks against Zhang, who is pregnant with their second child, and abusive remarks about their son, arguing that such conduct is abuse rather than legitimate public criticism.
The Grammy-winning singer said legal action has been taken, and could continue, where legal or ethical boundaries have been crossed. Zhang, a former editor-in-chief of *Vogue China*, and Miguel welcomed their son Angel in 2024; the couple are now expecting another child.
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In short
- Miguel condemned racist abuse targeting his family.
- Anti-Asian attacks targeted pregnant partner Margaret Zhang.
- He said legal action has been taken.
How this story developed
- 2 months ago Miguel has said legal action has been taken and may continue against people targeting his family with racist abuse, threats, stalking and privacy invasions.
- 2 months ago R&B singer Miguel has said that he, his partner Margaret Zhang and their family have faced racism, harassment, stalking, privacy invasions and false allegations over the past year.
- 2 months ago Miguel has said that he, his partner Margaret Zhang and their family have faced racist abuse, threats, stalking, privacy invasions and false allegations over the past year.
Full account
R&B singer Miguel has said that he, his partner Margaret Zhang and their family have faced more than a year of racism, harassment, stalking, privacy breaches and false accusations. In a lengthy Instagram statement, he said recent messages and comments aimed at Zhang included what he described as racist and anti-Asian abuse, alongside hostile remarks about their child.
Miguel said he accepts that public work invites discussion of his music and career, but argued that threats, racism, intrusive behaviour and attacks involving children go beyond legitimate criticism. He also said responsibility extended to people and organisations that, in his view, spread or encourage abusive material for attention or online engagement.
The singer did not identify alleged perpetrators or name any specific publication or account. He said action had been, and would continue to be, taken where legal or ethical boundaries were crossed, while thanking supporters who had treated his family with respect. Zhang, formerly editor-in-chief of Vogue China, and Miguel welcomed a son, Angel, in 2024 and are expecting a second child.
The reports place the statement in the context of Miguel’s recent personal and professional life. Both refer to his album Caos, while one describes it as a self-reflective record shaped by divorce, fatherhood and his Mexican heritage; the other focuses instead on the public response to his statement and the support expressed in his comments.
Where outlets differ
From the full account, which is AI-written from the sources:
Source 1 gives more family background, including the name and birth year of the couple’s first child, Zhang’s former Vogue China role, the reported Friday posting date and Miguel’s response to supporters.
Source 2 places greater emphasis on Caos and its themes, including an assessment of the album, whereas Source 1 concentrates on the social-media statement and possible legal action.
Both accounts say Miguel did not identify particular targets, but Source 2 more explicitly notes that he did not name any person or outlet.
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The case for
Supporters of Miguel’s position would argue that racist abuse, threats, stalking and invasions of privacy are not legitimate commentary but serious conduct that can endanger a family, particularly when a partner is pregnant and a child is targeted. They would say legal action and public appeals not to amplify such material are reasonable efforts to establish boundaries, protect safety and deter behaviour that exploits public visibility to cause harm.
The case against
Those concerned about the response might argue that public figures should distinguish carefully between unlawful harassment and robust, even unwelcome, criticism, since legal threats can discourage legitimate discussion or reporting. They would emphasise the importance of clear evidence, due process and proportionate remedies, so that accusations of abuse do not inadvertently suppress lawful speech or allow criticism to be dismissed too broadly.
Explained simply
Miguel is an American singer and songwriter known for R&B and pop music, while Margaret Zhang is a Chinese-Australian writer, filmmaker and former editor-in-chief of Vogue China. The couple have a son, Angel, born in 2024, and are expecting another child.
The issue concerns alleged online and personal harassment directed at public figures and their families, including racist comments, threats and the sharing of private information. Such conduct can lead to legal action where it is alleged to involve stalking, intimidation or invasions of privacy, rather than ordinary criticism.