On Tuesday, singer Chlöe Bailey posted a photo on Twitter that ignited some criticism.
In the picture, Bailey is topless, covering her chest with her arm.
The "Have Mercy" singer captioned the post:
"You can have this for the night or for your life."
\u201cyou can have this for the night or for your life \ud83d\udcab\u201d— Chlo\u0308e (@Chlo\u0308e) 1667942055
Bailey replied to criticism by encouraging everyone to "celebrate ourselves."
\u201cbeing yourself sexy af\u201d— Chlo\u0308e (@Chlo\u0308e) 1668025906
She also responded directly to some.
\u201clike you would have a chance \ud83e\udd23\u201d— Chlo\u0308e (@Chlo\u0308e) 1668028094
\u201cdo you see my nipples? no. we all have the same body parts, not that big of a deal. let\u2019s celebrate ourselves.\u201d— Chlo\u0308e (@Chlo\u0308e) 1667943117
Bailey's fans were there for it.
\u201c@ChloeBailey See I don\u2019t like how people are trying to project their insecurities because they aren\u2019t comfortable with their own bodies. Chloe has an amazing body; if she wants to show that off, she has every right to. Very weird people tryna police that\u201d— Chlo\u0308e (@Chlo\u0308e) 1667943117
\u201c@adelinespeaks @ChloeBailey What bruh\ud83d\udc80. She can celebrate herself however she wants to.\u201d— Chlo\u0308e (@Chlo\u0308e) 1667943117
\u201c@ChloeBailey Why when black women show their bodies, it\u2019s just gotta be for attention????? So we can join the \u201clove ourselves\u201d train??? Wow ok\u201d— Chlo\u0308e (@Chlo\u0308e) 1667943117
\u201c@ChloeBailey Be great be creative do you be expressive flat out\u201d— Chlo\u0308e (@Chlo\u0308e) 1667943117
\u201c@BeyAliveAmor @ChloeBailey they hate her! cause they want herr\u201d— Chlo\u0308e (@Chlo\u0308e) 1667943117
\u201c@ChloeBailey Get \u2018em Chloe!!!!\u201d— Chlo\u0308e (@Chlo\u0308e) 1667943117
\u201c@ChloeBailey Chloe, do WHATEVER YOU WANNA DO! You threaten those who have not evolved into a whole human who can own their sexuality boldly.\n\nThey are jealous of the permission you gave yourself. They don\u2019t possess that kind of power.\n\nDo. You. You\u2019re beautiful. Live your life.\ud83d\udcaa\ud83c\udffe\u2764\ufe0f\ud83d\udda4\ud83d\udc9a\u201d— Chlo\u0308e (@Chlo\u0308e) 1667943117
\u201c@ChloeBailey Get him, Chloe \ud83d\ude18\u201d— Chlo\u0308e (@Chlo\u0308e) 1667943117
\u201c@ChloeBailey Queen talk.\u201d— Chlo\u0308e (@Chlo\u0308e) 1667943117
Bailey has previously shared her views on self love:
"We can love ourselves as much as we want to love someone else."
"In most relationships, you express love through sex. Why can't you do that with yourself and love yourself?"
"Why can't you be sexy for yourself?
“Be in a relationship with yourself. That’s what self-love is.”
