Saweetie has responded to the backlash she received after she claimed that she was being punished for being extremely attractive.
During an interview with Nessa, Swaeetie said: “They were like they talk about ‘pretty privilege,’ but don’t talk about ‘pretty punishment’. There’s been so many times, I’ve just been counted out. And I know that it’s behind animosity. I know it’s because of a hidden agenda. But it makes me work harder.”
Saweetie talks about the industry counting her out and being punished for being pretty.
“I saw it on TikTok. They were like they talk about pretty privilege but don’t talk about pretty punishment. There been so many times, I’ve been just counted out you know. And I know that… pic.twitter.com/ANuMawuqqw
— GOT DA SCOOP (@GotDaScoop) September 13, 2025
But while fans agreed that Saweetie is pretty, they dragged for just not being that talented.
In response to the criticism, Saweetie hopped online to defend herself.
i drop an interview and get a RISE out of bitches! for what? bc of misinterpreted clickbait headlines. i am very successful glory to God! however, on the other hand I’ve been counted out and have dealt with a lot of micro aggressions. enough talking tho I would love to break this… https://t.co/d1FbzY3MNF
— (@Saweetie) September 17, 2025
“…this is why people have a problem with speaking their truth. I do that every day. I study, I elevate and I get better. But every time I share an experience that has affected me mentally I get dragged,” she wrote.
Saweetie blamed the frenzy on”misinterpreted clickbait headlines” and said that she will not be silenced from sharing her truth.
“girl focus on this instead” and this is why people have a problem with speaking their truth. I do that every day. I study, I elevate and I get better. But every time I share an experience that has affected me mentally I get dragged. I hope you guys experience what I do 10 fold…
— (@Saweetie) September 17, 2025
The Bay Area native first skyrocketed to fame in 2017 with her viral hit “ICY GRL,” then kept the momentum going with chart-topping anthems like “My Type” and “Best Friend.” Along the way, she’s teamed up with major fashion brands and even scored her own signature McDonald’s meal. Still, despite her headline-making moves, she hasn’t quite reached the same level of chart dominance as some of her rap peers.