Larisha Paul
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American performing artist Miguel performs live on stage at L'Olympia on April 20, 2026 in Paris, France. Kristy Sparow/Getty Images Miguel has published an extensive statement addressing what he describes as more than a year of “racism, harassment, stalking, invasions of privacy, and false allegations” towards himself, his partner Margaret Zhang, and their child.
“Recent racist and anti-Asian attacks directed at my partner – including comments and DMs, as well as abusive comments about my child – crossed a line that should require no explanation,” Miguel wrote on Instagram. The singer-songwriter said he can “accept the realities that come with doing anything in public,” whether that be about himself or his music, “but racism, threats, harassment, stalking, invasions of privacy, and targeting of children are abuse. Not opinion.”
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Without specifying any particular person or outlet, Miguel pushed for accountability from the online users who facilitate conversation online regarding his life. “Responsibility also lies with organizations and individuals that knowingly amplify or enable racism, harassment, or false allegations for attention and engagement,” he said. Those who engage with this content, or attempt to express their opinion directly, aren’t off the hook, either, he said. “It doesn’t become acceptable because someone dresses it up as criticism, fandom, speculation, or ‘concern.'”
