Janet Jackson's 'apology' for repeating Kamala Harris' conspiracy theory did not come from the pop star, according to her representative

After a confusing turn of events on Sunday, Janet Jackson's representatives tell Variety that an unusually worded "apology" for the singer's ill-informed comments about Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris' racial background was made by someone who is not the singer's manager, as he claimed, and thus is not authorized to speak on her behalf.

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The unapproved "apology," initially published by Buzzfeed and thereafter repeated by many prominent sources, was made by a man named Mo Elmasri, who — apparently incorrectly — claimed to be the singer's manager. It reads: "Janet Jackson wishes to clarify her recent comments. She admits that her remarks against Vice President Kamala Harris' racial identity were based on misunderstanding. Janet appreciates Harris' mixed history as both Black and Indian, and apologizes for any mistake. She likes Harris' variety and recognizes the necessity of promoting it in today's culture. Janet remains dedicated to fostering unity and understanding.

Randy, the singer's brother, has handled her for many years. The siblings are claimed to be in mourning for their older brother Tito, who died last Sunday at the age of 70. They are unavailable for comment.

When contacted by Variety, Elmasri stated in an email, "I no longer work for her." I was dismissed by Janet and Randy after attempting to improve her image in front of the public and her admirers, and I do not deserve it. He then extends "all my support" to Vice President Harris.

Elmasri's Internet Movie Database bio describes him as an Egyptian filmmaker and the creator of 24 East Agency, claiming to be a "creative consultant for many global superstars," Michael Jackson, Beyonce, Britney Spears, and Selena Gomez. His film credits include being an executive producer on the upcoming "Janet Jackson: Family First," however his other two listings are "uncredited." Elmasri emailed Jackson's "apology" to Variety earlier on Sunday, identifying himself as her manager, but Variety did not print it until her representative established that it was unapproved.

Jackson's remarks regarding the vice president came during a recent interview with The Guardian, in which the musician also expressed concern about the potential upheaval surrounding the approaching November election. She voiced doubt about what she'd been "told" regarding Harris' racial heritage, but went forward with the claims nevertheless.

"'Well, you know what they supposedly said?'" Jackson informed the news outlet. "'She is not Black. That is what I heard. "That she is Indian."

When told that Harris is both Black and Indian, Jackson argued that the presidential nominee's father is neither.

"Her father is white. That is what I was told. I mean, I haven't watched the news in a few days," she explained. "I was told that they discovered her father was white."

Her remarks appeared to resemble those of former President Donald Trump, who told media in August that Harris, his Democratic opponent, "turned black" for political benefit.

"'She was only promoting Indian heritage,'" Trump stated during an interview at the National Association of Black Journalists convention. "I didn't know she was Black until a few years ago, but now she wants to be known as Black...""Is she Indian or Black?"

Harris' father is confirmed to be a Jamaican immigrant. He traveled to the United States to get a PhD in economics. Her mother, an Indian immigrant, died in 2009.