2024 Miss Universe Victoria Kjaer Theilvig accused of racism over TikTok video! 'Strip her of her crown'

2024 Miss Universe Victoria Kjaer Theilvig has been accused of racism following a video she posted on TikTok. Criticized for using a racial slur in a Jay-Z song in the video, Theilvig is being called upon to apologize on social media.

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2024 Miss Universe Victoria Kjaer Theilvig accused of racism over TikTok video! 'Strip her of her crown'

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Danish model Victoria Kjaer Theilvig, who was crowned Miss Universe 2024, has faced criticism over a video she posted on TikTok.

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In the video circulating on social media, Theilvig is seen singing along to Jay-Z's 'Empire State of Mind' at the Empire State Building in New York, which includes the word 'Nigga,' derived from 'Negro.'

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The word is considered a racial slur as it was historically used by white people to marginalize Black people.

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Some social media users have called for Theilvig to be stripped of her title, while others have urged the Miss Universe to issue an apology.

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There has been no statement yet from the organizers of the Miss Universe pageant or from Victoria Kjaer Theilvig regarding the matter.

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WHO IS VICTORIA KJAER THEILVIG?

Victoria Kjaer Theilvig was crowned the 73rd Miss Universe on November 16, outperforming 120 other contestants in the competition held in Mexico City, Mexico.