Flavor Flav Supports Selena Gomez Amid Backlash: ‘The Woman Is So Brave’

Flavor Flav has expressed his backing for Selena Gomez. This follows the singer receiving criticism due to an emotionally charged video she posted regarding the tough U.S. immigration policies. The rapper publicly applauded Gomez’s bravery, referring to her as “incredibly courageous” for openly expressing her feelings. This endorsement arises after Gomez’s emotional video sparked debate and controversy.

Here’s what Flavor Flav said.

Flavor Flav calls Selena Gomez ‘brave’ amid backlash

In a public show of support, Flavor Flav has commended Selena Gomez for her courage in voicing her concerns about the ongoing mass deportations in the U.S., particularly after facing criticism over an emotional video she shared. On January 27, 2025, he used X (previously known as Twitter) to praise her, posting: “That woman is always so brave for sharing her truth, yet many are quick to criticize or bully her.

After posting a heartfelt video on Instagram Stories speaking out against President Donald Trump’s immigration policies, I found myself overwhelmed by the outpouring of support from my fans. In this emotional video, I couldn’t hold back tears as I voiced my frustration over the ongoing deportations that are targeting innocent children. I said, “I’m so sorry, I wish I could do something but I can’t. I don’t know what to do. I’ll try everything, I promise.” Accompanying this message was a caption reading “I’m sorry” and a Mexican flag emoji. Later on, I addressed the backlash I received, writing, “Apparently it’s not ok to show empathy for people.

Gomez’s heartfelt statement emerged following a massive immigration raid that saw nearly 1000 people being taken into custody, marking one of the largest such operations during the Trump presidency. While her video drew widespread backing, it also ignited controversy, culminating in a contentious remark from Sam Parker, a previous Republican Senate candidate contender. Parker suggested Gomez should be deported. In response, Gomez playfully dismissed the threat on her Instagram Stories with a witty retort: “Oh, Mr. Parker, Mr. Parker. You’ve provided some amusement and a threat.

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2025-01-29 15:40