Global girl group Katseye say they have received multiple online death threats since they made their debut last year.
The six-piece, who were recently nominated for best new artist at the Grammy Awards, told BBC News that the messages, which have also targeted their families, “can get really heavy”.
“I try to tell myself it doesn’t matter, but if 1,000 people are sending you death threats, it’s jarring,” said singer Lara Raj. “Even if it’s not going to happen, it’s heavy.”
Raj, who is a US citizen with Tamil Indian heritage, has also been subjected to racist comments, and was falsely reported to ICE for “working and residing in the United States without legal authorisation”.
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