"Lana sweetie what is this mask," one user wrote on the singer's Instagram post "I think the ironic thing about her inclusivity is that she tries so hard to SHOW it but her vocabulary just says that she doesn't actually know what she's talking about only that she doesn't want to be a part of the conversation," a third alleged.Ī rep for Del Rey did not immediately respond to PEOPLE's request for comment.Ī post shared by Lana Del Rey VIDEO: Lana Del Rey Receives Backlash for Wearing a Mesh Face Mask During Book-Signing Event with Fans Lana Del Rey Receives Backlash for Wearing a Mesh Face Mask During Book Signing Event with Fans "I AM TRYING TO LIKE HER BUT SHE MAKES IT SO HARD SOMETIMES," wrote one, while another called Del Rey's comments "embarrassing."
The singer received criticism for her comments on social media, with many flocking to Twitter to express disappointment over some of her language.
"I'm literally changing the world by putting my life and thoughts and love out there on the table 24 seven. So before you make comments again about a WOC/POC issue, I'm not the one storming the capital," Del Rey said. My dearest friends have been from all over the place. "My best friends are rappers my boyfriends have been rappers. RELATED: Lana Del Rey Claps Back at Fan Who Says She Voted for Trump: "Go F- Yourself"
Never miss a story - sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. The "Let Me Love You Like a Woman" songstress (who previously faced criticism back in May, when some felt she was singling out nonwhite female performers) went on to say she has "always been extremely inclusive without even trying to" over the 11 years she has been working in music. We are all a beautiful mix of everything- some more than others which is visible and celebrated in everything I do." "My beautiful friend Valerie from Del Rio Mexico, my dearest friend Alex and my gorgeous friend Dakota Rain as well as my sweetheart Tatiana," Del Rey continued. "And damn! As it happens when it comes to my amazing friends and this cover yes there are people of color on this records picture and that's all I'll say about that but thank you." "I also want to say that with everything going on this year! And no this was not intended - these are my best friends, since you are asking today," she began the comment.