Nick Cannon posted an Instagram photo and videos of him in whiteface, promoting his upcoming album White People Party Music.
The America’s Got Talent host posted the photo first captioned: “It’s official… I’m White!!! #WHITEPEOPLEPARTYMUSIC#Wppm in stores April 1st!!!!!!Dude Go Get It!!!Join The Party!!!! #GoodCredit #DogKissing #BeerPong #FarmersMarkets #FistPumping #CreamCheeseEating #RacialDraft ‘Bro I got drafted!!'”
Cannon followed up the photo with a pair of videos, introducing his white alter-ego as Connor Smallnut.
The feedback he has received on social media ranges from “funny” to “racist.”
Cannon has been responding to comments via Twitter:
It's funny how people take themselves so seriously. People love drama! We feed off of it. Just relax and have fun!!
— Nick Cannon (@NickCannon) March 24, 2014
"@jamesjoe: @NickCannon let me relax, have fun, & wear black face. Lets see how everyone reacts" Do it! I dare you.
— Nick Cannon (@NickCannon) March 24, 2014
"@VanityFair: Nick Cannon tries on white face and the world cringes http://t.co/njI5uoynqd" Not really the World, just you guys! LOL
— Nick Cannon (@NickCannon) March 24, 2014
"@Keezi305: @NickCannon how does it feel to be white?" Great, I'm no longer afraid of the Police!! LOL
— Nick Cannon (@NickCannon) March 24, 2014
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