R&B Singer Mario Faces Backlash Over Latina Baby Mama … And Alleged Mistreatment of Black Women
R&B crooner Mario is in hot water with the very audience that has supported him since the start of his career. After proudly revealing that his baby’s mother is a Latina woman, many Black women — his primary fan base — are speaking out online, and the reaction is not pretty.
The Baby Mama Reveal
Mario shocked fans when he shared photos of his expecting girlfriend, who is visibly Latina. Instead of excitement, the reveal sparked outrage across social media, with many Black women accusing the singer of abandoning the same community that built his career.
Comments poured in under his post, with one user writing: “We bought your albums, we supported you, and you turn around and build a family with someone who doesn’t even look like us?”
Viral TikTok Accusations
To make matters worse, an old story about Mario is now going viral on TikTok. A Black woman claims that back in the 2010s, she ran into the R&B star at a lounge in Atlanta. She says Mario allegedly asked her to leave his VIP section, which she noticed was filled exclusively with White women.
The woman’s account has struck a nerve online, with thousands of shares and heated debates about whether Mario has a history of overlooking his Black female fans in his personal life.
Fans Feel Betrayed
The backlash is hitting hard because Mario’s music has always catered to a Black female audience. His ballads like “Let Me Love You” and “Crying Out For Me” made him a household name — especially among Black women.
Now, fans are questioning whether his lyrics were ever sincere. “Imagine singing about loving us while secretly treating us like we’re disposable,” one TikTok user commented.
Where Things Stand
Mario has not publicly addressed the backlash or the viral TikTok story. But the controversy is snowballing, and the timing couldn’t be worse as he prepares for new music releases.
For now, fans remain divided: some argue Mario should be free to date who he wants, while others feel his choices — and the resurfaced allegations — are a slap in the face to the community that gave him his platform.
One thing’s for sure: Mario’s reputation with Black women may never be the same.