Dutch Fashion Magazine’s Racial Insults to Rihanna Results in Editor Eva Hoeke Resigning

The editor of Dutch magazine Jackie has published an apology on Facebook after a fashion item in the latest issue called popstar Rihanna the ultimate N****Bitch.

The Dutch editor claimed people misunderstood her “joke” and resigned today.

Parlour magazine, who originally published the story, got hold of the press release which includes a few questionable parting words from Ms. Hoeke, whose resignation will take effect immediately:

I realize that my first reaction through Twitter, in which I indicated that it was a joke, has been an incomplete description of what me, and also the author of the article, meant. The term ‘niggabitch’ came from America and we solely used it to describe a style of dress. Because of the enormous pressure through social media I was tempted to promise amendment regarding the language in future issues of Jackie. Apart from that I also offered an rectification. I have now come to the conclusion that rectification is not the right solution. I regret that I have taken a stand too quickly regarding an article in Jackie — which moreover had no racial motive at its basis. Through the course of events, me and the publisher have concluded that because my credibility is now affected, it is better for all parties if I quit my function as editor-in-chief effective immediately. After putting my heart and soul into Jackie for eight years, I realize that these errors – although not intented maliciously – are enough reason for leaving.

Rihanna responded directly to Hoeke via Twitter today, expressing her anger about the editorial:

Rihanna recently ran into some complications on stage this weekend while performing at Lisbon’s Atlantico Arena, running off in the middle of her hit “What’s My Name” to throw up out of sight of the audience.

“yep! i ran off stage to throw up, halfway thru Whats My Name…made it back juuuust in time for RudeBoy” she tweeted to a fan after the show.