The New Miss Universe Faces Criticism for Lip-Syncing to a Controversial Line in a Jay-Z Song

According to the New York Post , the nearly 20-second clip shows the new Miss Universe Victoria Kjaer Theilvig standing on top of the Empire State skyscraper in New York, USA, and lip-syncing to the controversial song Empire State of Mind .

Empire State of Mind is a Jay-Z collaboration with Alicia Keys, which contains lyrics that are considered to be derogatory towards people of color. Whether intentionally or unintentionally, the Danish beauty’s rap using these sensitive lyrics has caused the audience to demand that she be stripped of her crown.

Victoria Kjaer Theilvig was criticized for lip-syncing to the song Empire State of Mind . Photo: @victoriaakjaer .

“I can’t believe this scene could happen”, “Didn’t she research the song before using it”, “She just won the crown but now it’s time for her title to be revoked”, “Disappointed with Victoria”… are comments from netizens.

However, others defended her, saying that Victoria was singing in a happy mood and did not intentionally emphasize sensitive lyrics. Therefore, she is said to not need to apologize. “To all the haters and those who like to judge others, she was clearly smiling”, “A white woman singing a black song and being criticized by the crowd for being racist? I think you are thinking too much”… some people expressed their opinions.

X accounts argue that Empire State of Mind is a rap about New York, mentioning famous places and people in the city, expressing the city’s characteristics and spirit. Since she is in New York, Victoria chose to sing this song, which is understandable, but should be more careful next time.

The Miss Universe organization and Victoria Kjær Theilvig have temporarily remained silent about the online comments.

Victoria Kjær Theilvig, 21, beat 125 other contestants on the night of November 16 (Mexico time) to bring home the first Miss Universe crown for Denmark. Her journey to compete had many highlights, from her perfect doll-like face to her fluent English, making the 21-year-old girl’s victory even more brilliant.

After the contest, she went to Miami to participate in activities and give media interviews. On her personal account, the beauty queen continuously updated her photos.