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Willow Smith reflects on the “intense racism and sexism” mom Jada Pinkett Smith faced while on tour

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Willow Smith opened up about the valuable life lessons she learned from watching mom Jada Pinkett Smith rise above the “intense racism and sexism” she endured while on tour with her nu metal band, Wicked Wisdom. 

In a recent interview with L’Officiel, the “Lipstick” singer revealed, “My mom got so much hate.”

“It was intense racism and sexism, just packed on to the tens,” said Willow, 20. “People giving her death threats, throwing glass at her onstage. Some crazy stuff went down when she was touring with her band.”

“I got to see that hate firsthand,” Smith continued. “It was so scary to me, and I think I internalized a little

 

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