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Erica Banks recently shared her thoughts on body positivity, and social media is weighing in on her comments.
Shade Room Social Editor Jade Ashley chopped it up with Erica at the BET Media House for the BET Awards on June 30.
When asked to give the Roomies advice on body positivity, Erica stated, “Don’t waste your whole life looking at comments.” The 25-year-old admitted that at the beginning of her career, she focused on people’s opinions of her on social media, but she has since learned to block out the noise. Erica stated that she “was never gonna see these people” and learned “not to allow this app to upset [her] and hurt [her] feelings.”
“And as far as body positivity. Do you, girl. Ya know, I’m doing me,” she said, seemingly referring to her Brazilian butt lift. Hot New Hip Hop reports Banks underwent a BBL because she didn’t care for the gym. She faced criticism earlier this month after reportedly undergoing a second procedure to further enhance her peach.
Roommates under The Shade Room’s report shared their thoughts on the ‘Slim Waist’ rapper’s body positivity message.
@d.0n__ wrote, “Nobody that had surgery can give advice on body positivity let’s be real idk what y’all think.”
“Ericka is a walking contradiction…. you can’t believe nothing that comes out of her mouth,” @theebarbzplaytime wrote.
Back in September 2022, Erica faced backlash after sharing the physical characteristics her friends must have if they joined her at a party. The video was seemingly leaked from her close friends of her having the discussion. She explained, “If she don’t look how I want her to look physically, I don’t want her to come.” Banks added, “…if she ain’t thick enough, nope. Hair not did good enough? Nope. Can’t dress? Nope. Skinny? Nope.”
Watch what Erica Banks had to say when she stepped into The Shade Room in 2023.
