Aubrey O'Day slammed over 'disrespectful' move of using Martin Luther King Jr quote to promote her OnlyFans account
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA: Aubrey O'Day faced backlash after she apparently used quotes from Martin Luther King Jr to promote her adult-oriented content, as per TMZ.
On Monday, January 15, which happened to be MLK Day, the former Danity Kane singer took to Instagram to share a series of images and promotional videos, urging followers to subscribe while incorporating the civil rights activist's words as captions.
"Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter," reportedly read a caption, sparking controversy.
Many argued that MLK's profound words should not have been utilized in conjunction with material of a sexualized nature, deeming it inappropriate and potentially disrespectful to the civil rights leader's legacy.
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Soon after, O'Day, who has one million followers on Instagram, was slammed by netizens, with one dubbing the move "disrespectful."
Another expressed, "oh no, she didn't," while a person noted, "Man y'all opening a can of disrespect that wants it hit you there going to be no stopping it."
"Diddy was correct for how he dealt with her at first I thought diddy was wrong and being to harsh towards her but he seen the bull and he wasn't playing with her," opined someone else.
"Shame on you," wrote an individual, and one more added, "Wow the disrespect."
Why did Aubrey O'Day leave Danity Kane?
O’Day apparently left Danity Kane because of her growing tension with Diddy. The rift escalated due to the former's transformation into a persona diverging from the rapper's original vision.
Diddy expressed regret over O'Day's shift toward a more sexualized outlook, diverging from the group's target audience of young teenage girls.
Frustration mounted over efforts to make the group less friendly to this demographic. By April 2009, the group officially disbanded.
The breakup was fueled by internal strife, rumors of solo projects, and collaboration with other girl groups, fostering distrust among the members, management, Diddy, and ultimately within the group itself.
What cosmetic surgeries has Aubrey O'Day had?
O'Day spilled the beans on her extensive cosmetic procedures, revealing she has had body contouring, lip fillers, and Botox on her forehead. She denied getting any recent treatments, claiming that the last time she had got things done was during her 2022 trip to Bali.
While sharing her experiences, the 'Strawberry Milk' singer openly discussed her wish to get a breast reduction in hopes of looking like her younger self, as per Perez Hilton.
What is Aubrey O'Day's net worth?
Aubrey O'Day boasts a net worth of $4 million, gaining prominence as a two-time member of the group Danity Kane, experiencing a brief hiatus in 2008 and later reconciling in 2013, as per Celebrity Net Worth.
Beyond her musical endeavors, O'Day delved into modeling, gracing the pages of publications like Blender and Playboy.
She showcased her versatility by performing on Broadway in the production of Hairspray. The multifaceted artist ventured into reality TV with her own show, 'All About Aubrey', which premiered on the Oxygen Network in 2010.
In 2011, she secured a solo record deal with SRC/Universal Motown Records, debuting with the single 'Automatic' on April 12, 2011, which swiftly climbed the iTunes pop chart's Top 20 within two hours.
O'Day's allure extended beyond her musical pursuits, earning her a spot on Maxim's Hot 100 List and Blender's 100 Hottest People List.
