Aubrey O'Day Posts Bathing Suit Selfie To Refute Report About Weight Gain

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Aubrey O'Day, Weight, Fat Shaming
The singer accused the publication of using photos for "click bait" and wants the industry to "stop abusing women's bodies."

A set of paparazzi photos has caused a firestorm for Aubrey O'Day. The former Danity Kane vocalist doesn't take too kindly to people making negative comments about her weight and that's exactly what she received after the Daily Mail posted an article with alleged recent pictures of the singer. On Monday (August 31), the outlet shared an article that claimed to feature images of Aubrey, pictures that showed a larger-sized woman, as she strolled around Palm Springs, California, yesterday. The pictures quickly went viral and soon, people took to the singer's social media pages to condemn her for pushing weight-loss products and photoshopped images. 

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However, Aubrey shared a picture of herself to her Instagram Story to show that the Daily Mail wasn't being truthful. "It's so f*cking sick what people will do to a woman's body for click bait!" Aubrey O'Day wrote over her image. "And that my lawyer needed this photo to defend me against it. When is this industry going to stop abusing women's bodies?!" She also held a sign with the date to prove that she wasn't using an old photo.

The singer didn't outright deny that she wasn't the person in the pictures, causing the social media discussion to continue. Meanwhile, Aubrey often causes a stir over her looks, but in recent years, she's been quite vocal about accepting her body after years of trying to fit industry norms. Check out the photos below.

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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.