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Hannah Berner Faces Backlash for Megan Thee Stallion Remarks

3/6/2025

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Comedian Hannah Berner sparked controversy at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party after claiming Megan Thee Stallion's music makes her "want to fight." This remark was met with backlash, as many saw it as a microaggression that undermined Megan's powerful message of empowerment, leading critics to accuse Berner of reinforcing harmful stereotypes.

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Comedian Hannah Berner sparked controversy at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party after claiming Megan Thee Stallion's music makes her "want to fight." This remark was met with backlash, as many saw it as a microaggression that undermined Megan's powerful message of empowerment, leading critics to accuse Berner of reinforcing harmful stereotypes.