Controversy swirls around Brooke Schofield following the reemergence of her past tweets defending George Zimmerman, Trayvon Martin's alleged killer.
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Brooke Schofield, a popular influencer and co-host of the podcast "Cancelled" with Tana Mangeau, has been embroiled in controversy following the resurfacing of offensive tweets she posted between 2012 and 2015. The tweets, which included racist, homophobic, and insensitive comments, have caused widespread backlash and led to the termination of several partnerships.
The tweets, written when Schofield was between 15 and 18 years old, include racially insensitive language, jokes about serious topics, and body-shaming comments. One tweet read, "What do you call a Mexican baptism? A bean dip," while another stated, "I wish I didn't have to dress like a dyke for work." Schofield also used homophobic slurs and made insensitive comments about the shooting of Trayvon Martin, a 17-year-old African American, which sparked national outrage.
In response to the controversy, Schofield released a nearly four-minute tearful video apology on social media. She acknowledged the harm caused by her tweets, stating that her views have since changed. Schofield attributed some of her past views to her upbringing and conservative influences from her grandparents.
However, Schofield's apology did not seem to be well-received. The controversy has resulted in the loss of partnerships with brands such as BoysLie, a clothing brand, and T Mobile. The incident has also overshadowed her rise to fame, which was initially boosted by a viral TikTok series about her ex-boyfriend, musician Clinton Kane.
The controversy has sparked concerns about the racial climate in the US and the need for individuals to take responsibility for their past actions. Schofield is still facing backlash and controversy due to her old tweets.
[1] The Verge [2] CNN [3] The Independent [4] The Daily Beast [5] Rolling Stone
[1] The backlash against Brooke Schofield, a co-host of the podcast "Cancelled," has spread to various outlets of pop-culture, with entertainment news sites such as The Verge, CNN, The Independent, The Daily Beast, and Rolling Stone all covering the controversy.
[2] Social media platforms, particularly TikTok, have played a significant role in Schofield's rise to fame, but the resurfacing of her offensive tweets has led to a decline in her popularity and entertainment deals with brands, such as BoysLie and T Mobile, withdrawing partnerships.
