Ariana Grande Faces Backlash From Fans Over An "AsianFishing"

Ariana Grande's latest photoshoot left a bitter taste in fans' mouths for being racially insensitive.

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The Pop star's photoshoot appeared to have an Asian schoolgirl theme.

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Fans called out the "7 Rings" singer on Twitter for trying to appear Asian.

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Many people believed the 28-year-old was fond of trying to look like other races.

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Some claimed the "Side to Side" singer went from appearing Hispanic to Asian.

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Although most didn't approve of Grande's post, Tiktok star Oil London was a fan.

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The offending pictures have been deleted from the Grammy winner's Instagram.

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Grande joined the A-list cast of Adam McKay's new movie, "Don't Look Up."

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The "Sam & Cat" star was up for a possible Oscar nomination for the movie's soundtrack.

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