Vanity Fair Interview With Megan Thee Stallion Draws Criticism Over Microaggressions

Comedian Hannah Berner's comments during a red carpet interview sparked backlash for perpetuating stereotypes and lacking journalistic professionalism.

Hannah Berner, co-host of the 'Giggly Squad' podcast, interviewed Megan Thee Stallion during Vanity Fair's Oscars after-party livestream.
Berner's comments about Megan's music making her want to 'fight' were criticized online as microaggressions and perpetuating harmful stereotypes.
Megan Thee Stallion gracefully redirected the conversation, emphasizing empowerment and self-confidence instead of violence.
Social media users and commentators called out Vanity Fair for employing untrained influencers in high-profile journalistic roles, highlighting a broader issue in media practices.
The incident has reignited discussions about the ethics of influencer-journalist collaborations and the importance of proper training for such roles.