Demi Lovato Explains Why The Word "Aliens" Is Offensive To Extraterrestrials

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The public was swift to jump on Lovato after they claimed "aliens" is a derogatory term to beings on Earth and beyond. Yes, seriously.

In recent months, Demi Lovato has gone viral for their often questionable remarks. Whether it be about pop culture, their personal experiences, being "California Sober" following a near-fatal overdose, or debating whether or not they'll one day identify as trans, Lovato has repeatedly gone viral following an interview or social media post.

Today (October 11), the singer was once again stealing attention over a brief moment during their interview with E! News' The Rundown. Host Erin Lim question Lovato about having an unreleased song titled "Aliens."

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Quickly, Lovato corrected Lim and denied the track's existence while also offering that the term "aliens" is offensive. It has widely been accepted that undocumented immigrants from other countries should not be referred to as "aliens," but Lovato took things a bit farther.

"I do not have a song called 'Aliens,' they said, adding that "it sounds cool." Lovato is a believer in life outside of Earth and is said to have had contact with beings from Outerspace. They stated, "My fans should know that I do not call them aliens, because 'alien' is a derogatory term for anything, even extraterrestrials, which is why I call them ETs."

This revelation was met with a general sense of confusion from the public who did not mince words when giving their commentary on social media. Check out a few reactions 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.

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