NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 20: (EXCLUSIVE COVERAGE) Rapper Asian Doll visits SiriusXM Studios on March 20, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images)
Rapper Asian Doll is sparking major conversations after revealing a personal family secret that has fans and followers talking. The Dallas-born artist, born Misharron Jermeisha Allen, claimed that she was
“forced” to grow up identifying as African American, even though her family quietly acknowledged their Native American heritage behind the scenes.
Since revealing details about her family heritage, Asian Doll has been clapping back at folks online who question her truth. While some fans are speculating whether Asian Doll has actual documentation to back up her claims, others insist that no matter what, she should still identify simply as Black. And, in a candid X post, she wrote:
“I never said I wasn’t Black I can’t speak my truth about something that went on in my house hold since before I was born it’s good to know where you truly come from & not ignore the fact that you have the right to know what’s in your blood its not right to yourself to just say I’m “Black” okay but what else is in your blood.”
Fans and critics alike have weighed in, with some claiming she wouldnt be recognized by any tribe without documentationbut Asian Doll fired back, sharing a picture of her grandmother and insisting her familys roots are real:
“My grandmother is full blood she is apart who can’t provide proof? I have family members living off the tribal benefits! How tf you gone tell who I am & you don’t even know me your flat out delusional,” she shared on X.
She continued the discussion across social media, pointing out how people often simplify complex identities.
“What’s funny is they don’t even care to find out, they just let them label them as ‘Black.’ At first, it was African American, but Africans said NOPE, e now it’s just BLACK smh,” she tweeted.
Addressing the backlash and frustration around the topic, she added, “& this is why we wasn’t allowed to speak on this because look the whole topic makes people mad because the truth hurts.” The conversation has fans both shocked and fascinated, as the rapper pushes back against misconceptions while shedding light on her familys hidden history.
Fans and followers quickly began weighing in TSR’s comment section, dissecting what Asian Doll shared and questioning how deep the family secret really goes. Some expressed support for her honesty, applauding her for finally speaking out. Meanwhile, others were shocked and curious about what this means for her family and potential tribal benefits.
This Instagram user @asstheticx3 said, “Arguing with strangers on the internet about your own ethnicity“
And, Instagram user @msxarface commented, “anyways happy black history month AGAIN“
Then Instagram user @starinthecity26 added, “Stop telling ppl who they are because you dont know your family history.“
While Instagram user @qdharealest_ wrote, “We honestly didnt need to kno this ”
Lastly, Instagram user @prettygirl.plut0 said, “Arguing w ppl abt sum nobody asked ”
Just a few days ago, Asian Doll took to social media and alleged that her mother had instructed the family to hide their Native roots as a way to protect benefits tied to their ancestry.
“My mother was always right about this Native Indian stuff going on right now, my whole life I cant believe we have been lied to & was FORCED to say we are African Americans when most of us knew in our hearts we wasnt African Descent!”
The post has since gone viral, igniting debates across social media.
