Miley Cyrus responds to the hip-hop controversy

Miley Cyrus took to social media on Saturday to clarify the allegedly controversial comments she made about rap and hip-hop music in a recent Billboard interview.

She called the music materialistic and misogynistic. Her comments were seen as a stereotypical interpretation of hip hop and many critics pointed out that she culturally appropriated the genre only when it benefited her.

Miley posted a photo of hers and captioned it, “When articles are read it isn’t always considered that for hours I’ve spoken with a journalist about my life, where my heart is, my perspective at that time, and the next step in my career. Unfortunately only a portion of that interview makes it to print, & a lot of the time publications like to focus on the most sensationalized part of the conversation (sic).”

E! News adds that she further said, “So, to be clear I respect ALL artists who speak their truth and appreciate ALL genres of music. I have always and will continue to love and celebrate hip hop as I’ve collaborated with some of the very best! At this point in my life I am expanding personally/musically and gravitating more towards uplifting, conscious rap! As I get older I understand the effect music has on the world & Seeing where we are today I feel the younger generation needs to hear positive powerful lyrics! (sic),” she said, as part of a much longer post.