Summer Walker’s barely BET Awards 2022

Summer Walker’s barely-there BET Awards 2022 red carpet outfit sparks backlash [{ "selector": ".fzmug-a", "duration": "1500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 508px))", "opacity": 1}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": 1} ] }]

As the newly pregnant star (who uses they/them pronouns) shared on Instagram , the sexy getup was “inspired by traditional Hmong jewelry.” [{ "selector": ".kpmxa-a", "duration": "2500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(-22px)", "opacity": 1}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": 1} ] }]

“I am of South Asian heritage I understand we should have mentioned the beautiful Hmong culture,” the brand wrote. [{ "selector": ".noefm-a", "duration": "3000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": 1} ] }]

On Saturday, the Atlanta native announced they’re expecting a baby with rapper-stylist LVRD Pharaoh, born Larry Lambert. In November, the couple cemented their relationship [{ "selector": ".pfsux-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(-468px)", "opacity": 1}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": 1} ] }]

The “Purple Hearts” singer is also the mother of a 1-year-old daughter nicknamed “Bubbles,” from a relationship with producer London On Da Track. [{ "selector": ".dxkko-a", "duration": "2000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "rotate(-580deg) scale(0.1)", "opacity": 1}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "rotate(0deg) scale(1)", "opacity": 1} ] }]

This marks the second time Walker has landed in hot water for an attempted homage to the Hmong people. [{ "selector": ".uogcb-a", "duration": "2000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "rotate(-580deg) scale(0.1)", "opacity": 1}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "rotate(0deg) scale(1)", "opacity": 1} ] }]

As one commenter pointed out, Walker’s top is modeled after the Xauv, which “was once used as an item to identify Hmong people when we were enslaved by the Chinese people. [{ "selector": ".kaojt-a", "duration": "3000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(-589px)", "opacity": 1}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": 1} ] }]

Walker, who goes by “Awkward Kween” on Instagram, did not win at the BET Awards . The singer lost Best Female R&B/Pop Artist to Jazmine Sullivan. [{ "selector": ".rlzld-a", "duration": "2500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-330px)", "opacity": 1}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": 1} ] }]