Demi Lovato Apologizes for Zika Virus Joke After Backlash

Demi Lovato Apologizes for Zika Virus Joke After Backlash

Yesterday, Demi Lovato suffered a major backlash on Twitter for joking about Zika virus and now the singer is apologetic for her behaviour.

It all started when Demi shared a Snapchat story of her mother, who appeared to be drunk, saying ‘Everybody down in Rio (is) gonna get the Zika virus!’ The Confident singer could be heard laughing in the background and she even added three laughing emojis to clip uploaded to her snapchat.

See the video below.

After the video hit the net, fans were outraged by the insensitive joke, sparking a conversation on why Lovato would ever share the Snap, let alone make light of Zika virus. Soon enough #DemiLovatoIsOverParty began to trend on Twitter.

People make jokes with a serious problem like diseases do not deserve an ounce of respect. #DemiLovatoIsOverParty

— André Cendon (@andreloganx) August 13, 2016

#DemiLovatoIsOverParty Zika virus , is not a joke , it’s a disease would that affect lives , not a joke. @ddlovato

— Duda (@notdrugsmore5H) August 13, 2016

@ddlovato zika isn’t a joke exactly like mental diseases aren’t. Your fans are disappointed. #DemiLovatoIsOverParty

— kath (@wldfirez) August 13, 2016

“Everyone down in Rio is gonna get the Zika virus *laughs*”

No wonder Demi is such a dumbass….look at her mom. #DemiLovatoIsOverParty

— yer a wizard, harry (@xrocknroll) August 13, 2016

Demi, who has been open about her past struggles with depression, bipolar disease and eating disorders, took to her Twitter hours later to apologize for the incident. Her mum also offered her sincerest apologies.

In no way did I mean to offend anyone last night. I was laughing at how southern my mom sounded, not the issue at hand. Deepest apologies.

— Demi Lovato (@ddlovato) August 13, 2016

My deepest and sincerest apologies to everyone who was offended by this. I never meant to hurt anyone. I’m sorry. 😥 https://t.co/Xm2OtjaKIj

— Dianna De La Garza (@DiannaDeLaGarza) August 13, 2016

But Demi Lovato’s apology didn’t hold much water because she tweeted this after:

If you watch everything I do, you’re still a fan.. I ain’t goin nowhere bitches 👋🏼

— Demi Lovato (@ddlovato) August 13, 2016

It’s an awesome feeling when you’re so content with life and yourself that hate doesn’t effect you.. Feelin’ good y’all 👍🏼💗☺️

— Demi Lovato (@ddlovato) August 13, 2016

And fans came after her…

@ddlovato 🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍

— Rick (@undenaja) August 13, 2016

@ddlovato pic.twitter.com/5b46E4Lsac

— Diego Azevedo ⚡️ (@Diiguinhoh) August 13, 2016

@ddlovato It’s not about hate. You laughed at a serious problem we’re facing in Brasil and posted it on your Snapchat. Deal with it

— g (@sincerlovato) August 13, 2016

It was only a few months ago that Demi quit social media after she was mercilessly dragged for shading Mariah Carey. Now she is back to stirring more controversy.