Dubai, United Arab Emirates (CNN) – A statement by the Egyptian artist, Sherine Abdel Wahab, about her Lebanese counterpart, Elisa, sparked controversy on Twitter, Tuesday, after she talked about a characteristic she does not like about the Lebanese artist, which is that she sings as if she is “holding checks on people.” described.
“I love her clarity because she is very clear,” Sherine said on Dubai TV’s “Carpool Karaoke” program about Elisa.
And the Egyptian artist continued, saying about her Lebanese counterpart: “I don’t like hours when she sings with a sense that she is holding people’s checks.”
This statement from Sherine sparked controversy on Twitter, as a number of tweeters circulated the clip, and some defended Sherine’s statement, indicating that it was misunderstood, while others attacked her.
Here are the most prominent tweets:
