Tamera Kissen Suggests Confusion Over Viral City Girls Interview Is Because She’s Not ‘Full Black,’ Stirs Reactions

Tamera, who is a regular on Nick Cannon’s improv comedy show Wild N’ Out is no stranger to getting attention online, amassing over one million social media followers.

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However, Kissen’s interview went viral on Twitter for not being funny to viewers, sparking a conversation about the representation of journalists in the entertainment industry, particularly Black women.

This was so cringy! Again, let’s stop giving influencers with no journalism/reporting training opportunities like this. There’s plenty of us with great followings & talent out here. This is just… https://t.co/xzfQvw5WNS

— Sidnee Michelle (@SidMich_) March 6, 2023

Some commenters pointed out Kissen’s apparent lack of research ahead of the interview, where she incorrectly refers to the occasion being the “50th day of Hip Hop,” instead of the genre’s 50th anniversary which falls this year.

50th DAY of Hip Hop. https://t.co/yO3ANp8SaB

— Maura Chanz (@maurachanz) March 6, 2023

This is what Porsha wanted. https://t.co/3jlAdmJ4fZ

— THIQUE (@ScottieBeam) March 7, 2023

I rarely say this about people but the young lady interviewing them is one of the worst human beings I have been around in my life. After meeting her I had to pray to god I never encountered anybody like that and I have been fortunate 🙏🏿. https://t.co/STWwpPAsDy

— STILL WINNIN 🏆💪🏿🥇 (@stunnaman02) March 7, 2023

While Kissen has not directly addressed the criticism of her interview skills, she did take to Twitter to suggest that she was facing backlash over her appearance and ethnicity.

In one tweet, Kissen wrote:

“The community really don’t f**k with you if you ain’t full black, let’s just be honest.”

The tweet suggested that some viewers were attacking her based on her race.

The “Wild N’ Out” star added that the interview footage was raw and unedited in her defense.

Some FYI : When footage is raw and unedited like that and people throw things at you last min as an interviewer it’s because someone on the job doesn’t want you to do good.

Nothing I haven’t dealt w before.

— tee (@himynamestee) March 7, 2023

The industry is literally high school.

— tee (@himynamestee) March 7, 2023

The community really don’t fuck with you if you ain’t full black, let’s just be honest.

— tee (@himynamestee) March 7, 2023

In response to Kissen’s tweets about facing criticism over her appearance and ethnicity, some Twitter users pushed back, denying that anyone was calling her out based on her race.

One person wrote, “No babe. No one cares about you being mixed & that isn’t the reason the interview isn’t being received well. The interview just wasn’t good. Take this as an opportunity to learn & grow.”

No babe. No one cares about you being mixed & that isn’t the reason the interview isn’t being received well. The interview just wasn’t good. Take this as an opportunity to learn & grow.

— nae (@euphorixa) March 7, 2023

Others echoed this sentiment, suggesting that Kissen’s comments about facing criticism over her looks were a distraction from the real issue at hand – the quality of her interview with the City Girls.

no baby, it was just a really bad interview. like…horrific 🙁😞 nothing to do with race. learn and grow ❤️‍🩹

— ray.☼ ¨̮ (@FOREVERamon) March 7, 2023

Girl…. We do not care you’re not fully black. It has nothing to do with race . You’re interview wasn’t good. Take constructive criticism and learn from it.

— Lexi 🧚🏾‍♀️✨🌻🦋 (@LexCity_) March 7, 2023

After receiving feedback, the comedian has not left any further comments on the situation.

Roomies, what do YOU think of this situation?