Jhene Aiko's exotic looks are born from DNA that spans at least three continents.
Aiko addressed her mixed heritage during a Twitter conversation.
"I am less black than someone half black, but also less white [than] someone half white… and asian is the least thing i am," she said "So at this point, it’s whatever they want me to be. I have a japanese grandfather and a creole/dominican grandmother on my mothers side and both of my fathers parents are black and white. my dna results came in 25% asian, 33% african and 34% european. So that is what i was referencing in the tweet. also, those dna sites update and change from time to time so who actually knows. Ok now im done explaining, promise i am human and i see you all as family regardless of how u view me."
Aiko explained that her background influenced her decision to stop using the n-word in her music.
"Actually wait! lol. i would like to say one more thing that hopefully simplifies this statement," she continued. "The discussion stemmed from the use of the n word in my music, in the past… and i let it be known i haven’t in a while and chose not to use it anymore moving forward out of respect and consideration to my ancestors and the individuals who feel uncomfortable when i say it."
Was that the correct move from Jhene?