Ethel Cain Breaks Silence on Past Social Media Controversy in Candid Interview

Musician Ethel Cain has publicly addressed the controversy surrounding her past offensive social media posts in a candid interview on The New York Times' Popcast. Speaking for the first time at length about the resurfaced content, Cain, now 27, expressed deep shame and embarrassment over her actions as a 19-year-old. "I was young and angry and lashing out at the world," Cain stated, reflecting on a period when she felt her life and reputation did not matter, leading her to seek "any surface-level attention." She admitted to intentionally inflammatory behavior, viewing any attention as good attention at the time. "I won't make any excuses for that. For every bit of pain that you've caused, you have to turn around and try to atone for it." Cain emphasized her growth since then, acknowledging the lasting impact of online content. "When my mom was telling me that the internet is forever, she was right." Her apology and explanation have sparked varied reactions among her fanbase and the wider public, with some appreciating her accountability and others questioning the sincerity of her statements.

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