- Actor Ayo Edebiri faces backlash after criticizing Jennifer Lopez’s singing career, but they are set to appear together on “Saturday Night Live.”
- Edebiri’s comments were made in a podcast clip, accusing Lopez of using ghost singers for her songs.
- Some internet users defend Edebiri, while others demand respect for Lopez, but it remains to be seen how she will react.
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- Ayo Edebiri said J.Lo’s entire career is a ‘scam’ and the internet is on the young actor’s side (businessinsider.com)
A clip has emerged of actor Ayo Edebiri criticizing Jennifer Lopez’s singing career. The backlash from fans of the actress has been swift. However, both Edebiri and Lopez are scheduled to appear together on “Saturday Night Live” tonight.
The clip in question was from a 2020 episode of the “Scam Goddess” podcast, where Edebiri called Lopez’s career “one long scam” and suggested she doesn’t sing on most of her songs. Edebiri’s comments echo longstanding rumors that Lopez uses ghost singers for her tracks.
TMZ resurfaced the clip ahead of Edebiri’s hosting gig on “Saturday Night Live,” although it is unclear why. Some internet users defended Edebiri, stating that she is protected and speaking the truth. Similar claims about Lopez’s singing abilities have been made in the past by other artists like Ashanti and Christina Milian.
While some came to the defense of Lopez, demanding more respect for the Grammy-nominated singer, it remains to be seen how she will react to Edebiri’s comments. In a recent “SNL” promo clip, the two seemed friendly, with Edebiri expressing admiration for Lopez.
Whether Edebiri’s remarks will be turned into lighthearted material for an SNL monologue or if Lopez will respond is yet to be seen. Representatives for both Edebiri and Lopez have not commented on the situation.