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Hannah Berger faced backlash for claiming the rapper’s music made her feel like she wanted to “fight.”
A podcaster has issued a public apology to Megan Thee Stallion following criticism over a remark deemed “racist.”
Hannah Berner, alongside her “Giggly Squad” co-host Paige DeSorbo, interviewed celebrities on the red carpet at Vanity Fair’s Oscars after-party on Sunday. During their conversation with Megan Thee Stallion, whose real name is Megan Pete, a specific comment from Berner gained significant attention online.
While praising the “Hot Girl Summer” artist, DeSorbo mentioned that she often starts her mornings with Pete’s music. In response, Berner added, “Your music has literally made me… when I want to fight someone, I listen to your music.”
Pete responded with a light-hearted remark: “You want to throw that fighting stuff out the window. You want to get cute and be a bad b*tch.”
Berner then continued, saying, “When people are talking sh**, I go, ‘Turn on Megan Thee Stallion!’” while excitedly jumping up and down.
“Body-ody-ody, I look beautiful, I look so great,” Pete responded, playfully quoting the chorus from her popular track Body.
TikTok users criticized the interviewers, claiming the interaction carried “racist” undertones.
One TikTok user commented, “This felt so racist. And they didn’t let her finish most of her sentences.”
Another person added, “Very micro aggressive. Meg’s music isn’t about fighting, and the fangirling is a spectacle. Please hire real interviewers that know how to talk to Black women as PEOPLE and not characters.”
A third commenter emphasized, “The racism is LOUD!”
In a Poynter opinion column, TyLisa Johnson criticized the remarks, writing, “Lowkey ‘angry Black woman’ references in 2025? Please.”
Johnson shared her experience as a longtime fan of Megan Thee Stallion, stating, “I’ve been a fan of Megan Thee Stallion since around 2016, when she was a young college student freestyling in cars. She has never made me want to fight. She makes me want to dance, be more liberated, stand up for myself, and own my womanhood.”
The controversy escalated to the point where Hannah Berner issued an apology via Instagram Stories on Thursday.
“Interviewing Megan Thee Stallion was a dream of mine,” Berner wrote. “I love her music, and it’s my go-to whenever I need to boost my confidence before a show. Looking back at the interview, I wish I had chosen any other word besides ‘fight’ to describe how her songs impact me.”
Berner acknowledged her mistake, adding, “It was a careless choice of words, and though there was no ill intent, I recognize and acknowledge that what I said has a deeper meaning, and I am so sorry to Megan. I appreciate everyone who brought this to my attention.”
