A TikTok famous chef is facing backlash for his previous comments belittling Black women, particularly those with dark skin, in a series of deleted tweets.
With more than 250,000 followers and 2.7 million likes, Chef Way grew to stardom on TikTok for his cooking videos. But now, the social media influencer who is an assistant district attorney in Texas is facing backlash for his previous comments belittling Black women — particularly those with dark skin.
In a tweet, another user said that Wesley caused “immeasurable” harm by harassing Black women and girls and that his “accountability is long overdue.” While many are angered at Wesley’s past comments, some are giving him a chance to redeem himself. In aissued to ABC News from Harris County, Texas, District Attorney Kim Ogg she stated how Wesley, who works in her office, is still recovering from past issues and that she is a “believer in second chances.”
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