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One of the things we love about India.Arie is her unapologetic embracing of her authentic self. The singer returned to the spotlight earlier this year with a new single “Cocoa Butter,” and caused an unexpected controversy due to a promo shot in which she was accused of lightening her skin.

India recently sat down with Oprah and dished on skin lightening and body image.

On her Grammy snub:

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