Victoria's Secret models slammed for allegedly singing the n-word backstage

And you bet Cardi B noticed.
 By 
Johnny Lieu
 on 
Victoria's Secret models slammed for allegedly singing the n-word backstage
Some Victoria's Secret models have been slammed online. Credit: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Victoria's Secret

Another Victoria's Secret show, another controversy.

Some Victoria's Secret models have been slammed for allegedly uttering the n-word while singing along to Cardi B's "Bodak Yellow."

In a video posted by a Twitter account called Pop Crave on Tuesday, the clip shows models singing backstage at the fashion show, which took place in Shanghai this year.

Most of the models in the video appear to be white, and sing along to the lyric in Cardi B's song, which goes: "I don't wanna choose / And I’m quick, cut a ni**a hustle / Don’t get comfortable."

Naturally, people were less that forgiving to what they had just seen in the video, including perhaps Cardi B, who retweeted the video.

But as one Twitter user noticed, model Devon Windsor apparently kept her mouth shut when the racial slur appeared in the song.

Of course, this incident follows other Victoria's Secret controversies around racism and cultural appropriation. In 2010, a so-called "tribal skit" at the show was criticised, as well as appropriation of Asian and Native American cultures at the 2012 and 2016 show.

Mashable has contacted Victoria's Secret for comment.

Mashable Image
Johnny Lieu

Mashable Australia's Web Culture Reporter.Reach out to me on Twitter at @Johnny_Lieu or via email at jlieu [at] mashable.com

Mashable Potato

Recommended For You
The best Apple Watch deals to shop during Amazon's Big Spring Sale — save on Series 11 and SE 3 models
Two Apple Watches against a colorful background.

'Forbidden Fruits' review: What if 'The Craft' was set in a mall?
Lili Reinhart, Victoria Pedretti, and Alexandra Shipp play the Fruits in "Forbidden Fruits."


Work smarter with side-by-side results from today’s top AI models thanks to this tool
ChatPlayground AI: Lifetime Subscription (Unlimited Plan)


More in Life

Trending on Mashable
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for April 3, 2026
Connections game on a smartphone

Wordle today: Answer, hints for April 3, 2026
Wordle game on a smartphone

What's new to streaming this week? (April 3, 2026)
A composite of images from film and TV streaming this week.

NYT Strands hints, answers for April 3, 2026
A game being played on a smartphone.

Google launches Gemma 4, a new open-source model: How to try it
Google Gemma
The biggest stories of the day delivered to your inbox.
These newsletters may contain advertising, deals, or affiliate links. By clicking Subscribe, you confirm you are 16+ and agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Thanks for signing up. See you at your inbox!