What did Kim Burrell say as she addressed the congregation at Pastor Brian Carn’s church?
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Kim Burrell seemed to call churchgoers at one of Pastor Brian Carn’s congregations “ugly” in a recent video that went viral. Further details about the video are still unavailable because the early postings of the clip did not specify when or where it was shot.
The famed gospel singer was shown in the video making debatable claims about churchgoers. Burrell made a comment regarding the socioeconomic class of churchgoers. She implied that they were frequently impoverished.
Throughout the sermon, Burrell cracked numerous jokes regarding related topics. The 49-year-old native Houstonian also paused dramatically after each of her quips. As seen in the video, several spectators laughed at her jokes.
In her message to the audience of Pastor Brian Carn’s church, what did Kim Burrell say?
The singer-songwriter brought up the financial situation and appearance of churchgoers, however the precise context of what appears to be a jest is unknown. Added Kim Burrell:
Sometimes we have to do interviews before making friends: How long have you been in debt? How often do you update the name that appears on your utility bill? How many of your invoices are in the name of your little cousin? Do you reside in a house or a trailer?
She also praised the attendees for coming to church without being immunised or wearing COVID-19 masks.
Burrell referred to Pastor Brian Carn as “truth embodied” and thanked him during her speech. However, she appeared to insult the churchgoers by calling them “ugly” after that. She was seen making further jokes about the guests’ appearance later in the film, but there was no boisterous applause that time.
Kim Burrell remarked: “Nobody enjoys hearing that, especially when they already know it…
Most people don’t become offended until they are aware of anything negative about themselves and someone else acknowledges it by saying, “Oh, I saw the ugly, too.” I merely wanted to inform you.”
Netizens respond to the video by Kim Burrell
The singer of Everlasting Life took a lot of heat for what internet users believed to be cruel and hateful comments after the video was posted online.
Kim Burrell has always had a negative look for Christians, one person commented. She doesn’t make good use of her platform or do it in a positive way. She is not God, though. You have a private relationship with him. It’s not about the members of the church. Don’t let anyone deprive you of that opportunity.
When the music stops, Kim Burrell most definitely does not lead the life she describes in her songs, a different user commented.
I heard Kim Burrell needed a PR edit… Happy to help pic.twitter.com/23F6T3CxgF
— Raquita (@Raquita) July 19, 2022
This is what we call gaslighting, another user said. We refer to this as a non apology-apology. We refer to this as “doubling down on foolish.” We refer to this as phoney accountability. In essence, I did it, but y’all also did it to me. Oh, and by the way, my lawyers are ready! What a farce Kim Burrell is.
Added another: Dayyyuum! To play Ursula the Wicked Sea Witch, Preacher Kim Burrell should be chosen because, wow chile, she is wicked, vicious AF, and ignoble to the core.
I don’t care how talented a singer Kim Burrell is, someone once stated, “She’s a nasty person with horrible edges.”
Kim Burrell has always been a bad look for Christians. She doesn’t use her platform well or in an uplifting matter. But she is not God… your relationship with him is personal. It’s not about the church people…Don’t allow people to rob you of that experience.
— Sade’ Nicole 🖤 (@Sadeezy_32) July 19, 2022
Clarification from Kim Burrell on the trending video
Burrell posted a statement on Instagram in which she made an effort to characterise it as a joke. She went on to criticise the social media posts that were made after the comments in the church video. The singer-songwriter asserted that slander was being spread about her since her statements were reported out of context.
Burrell stated in her statement:
“Please be careful about what is said about me in writing or on camera, especially if it involves untruths. Slander and defamation are not tolerated, particularly if they involve my name, reputation, or brand. It has been recognised, reported, and hopefully silenced those pages where hateful remarks and fake narratives have been established. I’ll again sorry if my comedy came off as malevolent, but I will never, ever put up with abuse, defamation, or having my reputation damaged.”
This is hardly the singer’s first encounter with controversy. Kim Burrell had already drawn a lot of criticism for her remarks towards the LGBTQ community in 2016.
When the music stops, Kim Burrell definitely do not live the life she sings about in her songs. https://t.co/k784ylNASY
— odessa 🇧🇸 (@ocpatton) July 19, 2022
This is what we call gaslighting. This is what we call a non apology-apology. This is what we call doubling down on stupid. This is what we call fake accountability. Basically, I did it but y’all doing it to me too. Oh and my lawyers are on deck btw! Kim Burrell is a joke. pic.twitter.com/nERX3OGvL7
— DOM IN THE BACK (@clarencelinear) July 19, 2022
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Ankita Khanrah
Ankita Khanrah is a second-year student of the Master of Communication and Journalism (Integrated) programme at the School of Mass Communication, KIIT Deemed University, Bhubaneswar.
