TikToker Accuses Drew Barrymore Of Racism For Posting Rain Video, Says She Copied ‘Black Men Frolicking’ Trend

Drew Barrymore shared a video of herself enjoying the rain.

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A TikTok user accused the actress of being racist for sharing such a video online.

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The user claimed that Barrymore copied the “black men frolicking” trend earlier this year.

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The TikTok user criticized Barrymore for deciding to post the video online.

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She said the video would lead to other people going out of their ways to disrespect black content creators.

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The “black men frolicking” trend started in May.

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Several social media users said Barrymore’s video was not racist.

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The TikTok user doubled down on her comments despite the opposition and claimed her opinion was dismissed.

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Barrymore said she enjoyed getting under the rain whenever she had the opportunity.

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