Fantasia Barrino took to social media to name out an Airbnb host for what she alleges to be a racial profiling incident. Barrino says that she and her household had been kicked out of their rental property by the host over a celebration they’d thrown for her son Xavier‘s birthday.
Fantasia Details Her Disturbing Experience With An Airbnb Host
In her submit shared on her Twitter on Sunday (December 17), the 39-year-old said that she invited a number of visitors over for the special day, which aligned with the quantity on her reservation, indicating her rightful authority to host individuals. But by midnight, Barrino says the host accused her of throwing a celebration so loud that it was inflicting noise outdoors of the rental.
My abdomen is so uneasy this morning,” she wrote in a prolonged message on Twitter. “I don’t say much when people do me wrong, but I can’t stay quiet on how my family and I were just treated from a host with @Airbnb @airbnbhelp trying to kick my kids and I out at 12:00 midnight.”
She continued, “The host accused us of having a party with loud noises outdoors because they saw balloons being dropped off and a game truck with no generator in the early part of the day.”
The ‘Lose To Win’ singer talked about that her reserving didn’t point out any restrictions on having individuals over. Furthermore, the property strongly indicated that different individuals had gatherings there up to now via the presence of facilities reminiscent of a jacuzzi, out of doors fireplace pit, and writing on the wall mentioning the situation of the sport room and balloon ribbons.
My abdomen is so uneasy this morning as I’m using again to my house within the chilly and rain. I don’t say a lot when individuals do me unsuitable, however I can’t keep quiet on how my household and I had been simply handled from a number with @Airbnb @airbnbhelp attempting to kick my youngsters and I out at 12:00…
— Fantasia Taylor (@TasiasWord) December 17, 2023
Airbnb Responds To Fantasia
Airbnb’s assist account wasted no time responding to Barrino’s tweet. The firm harassed it doesn’t condone discrimination. They have requested her to ship them a message with the e-mail used on the account.
Additionally, the corporate stated it could examine the matter and comply with up together with her on their findings. It stays unclear whether or not Barrino has reached out but.
Hi Fantasia, Airbnb doesn’t condone discrimination in any approach. You can view our Nondiscrimination Policy right here: https://t.co/6U6NcNnC7U Please ship us a DM with the e-mail deal with related to your reserving, so our group can comply with up. Thank you. https://t.co/WCQEFGIlXC
— Airbnb Help (@AirbnbHelp) December 17, 2023
Barrino continued to precise her disappointment over what transpired within the early hours of the night time. She defined she’s been touring for over a month in help of her new film, ‘The Color Purple.’
Fantasia Was Furious That This Happened On Her Son’s Birthday
She wished to do one thing good for her son after his mother’s busy promotional marketing campaign for the critically acclaimed movement image. The unfair remedy by the Airbnb host consequently turned Xavier’s birthday celebration into shambles for his household.
“It’s evident to me this was racial profiling and the treatment we received was due to the color of our skin,” she continued. “I wanted my son to enjoy his friends (10-12) year old and make him feel special as I have been traveling for the last 35+ days promoting a movie I starred in. This time, I dare not stay quiet.”
In one other submit on Instagram, Barrino uploaded a carousel of images of the comfortable youngsters. The youngsters look like within the Airbnb property as she make clear the severity of the scenario.
“Gaining and understanding wasn’t the desire, while we were being screened on various Ring cameras, the happiness and ‘character’ of the kids present also wasn’t considered. Right after a hot-chocolate Sip & Paint, without warning, we were asked to leave. So, at 6a, in the freezing rain, with sleepy kids, we loaded up 4 vehicles, respectfully cleaned and organized everything back to its original place and we left.”
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