Tems' big moment with Dazed magazine has resulted in her outfits being dragged
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— TEMS (@temsbaby) November 30, 2022
Temilade Openiyi, also known as Tems, has issued a strong warning to anyone attempting to impose their religious beliefs on her or influence her clothing, music, or performance choices.
This comes after the singer appeared on the cover of Dazed magazine and was immediately chastised by internet trolls who were critical of her outfits.
Reading the comments I knew folks would misinterpret what Tems’ said. Some people put celebrities on pedestals with standards they believe celebs should live by. Basically, she’s saying I’m not God. I can’t tell you how to live your life and you can’t tell me how to live mine. https://t.co/a2Bw0a1Tu9
— Kristy (@Kniclove) November 30, 2022
The popular artist responded to these comments on Twitter by stating that she is not anyone's savior and that she refuses to fit into any religious or moral construct in order to please anyone.
I don’t know who needs to hear this but I am not your Christian saviour. I didn’t come here to uphold your beliefs about God. I will not fit into this box you try to put me in. I won’t satisfy you in that area please find the person that will.
— TEMS (@temsbaby) November 29, 2022
Or ask yourself why you care.
"I'm not sure who this is for, but I am not your Christian savior. I didn't come here to defend your religious beliefs. I'm not going to fit into this box you're trying to put me in. If I can't satisfy you in that area, please find someone who can. Alternatively, consider why you care "She used Twitter.
Further, the Grammy Award-nominated singer reflected on how far she has come in her career since she began in 2018.
She continued in the tweet thread, writing: "This year has seen tremendous growth. I'm here for my followers. I've put in a lot of effort to improve myself. Everything will make sense when it happens. I began in 2018. Consider the state of music today. Still waiting for the next level. I'm just getting started."
So much growth this year. I’m here for my fans. I have worked so much on myself. It will all make sense when it happens.
— TEMS (@temsbaby) November 29, 2022
I started in 2018. Look at what music looks like today. Still Next level coming.
I’m just about to start.
She finally concluded the thread by stating that she is her only competitor and that she is only trying to impress herself.
In her own words, "I don't brag because we're not in the same league. I don't need to brag because I am who I am whether you realize it or not. The house built on solid rock will be able to withstand the storm. I'm trying to impress myself rather than you."
The Nigerian singer and songwriter rose to prominence after she was featured on Wizkid's 2020 single 'Essence,' which reached the top ten of the Billboard Hot 100 after the release of a remixed version featuring Justin Bieber and earned her a Grammy Award nomination.
Tems has made headlines for a variety of reasons, from writing and voicing Marvel's 'Wakanda Forever' to headlining shows and adding to her award collection.
