Hip-Hop Rumors: Did India Airie Bleach Her Skin?

I almost did this as a “Sign The World Is Coming To An End!”

I saw it buzzing that India Arie had possibly bleached her skin and the notion was so silly that I dismissed it without even clicking the link. Then, I got an image emailed to me and I had to get to googling.

Before a verdict is rendered, you have to first of all peep the pics!

Here is the Ms. Irie we are used to seeing:

But on, her new single, she looks like this:

People have said she lightened her skin, but here is what she said, dismissing the idea.

Love to all #SoulBirdsWorldWide are you ready for this #SongVersation ?
Personally speaking! I’m happy to say I have NOT BLEACHED my skin LOL! ROTF at the thought.
1. I wouldn’t endanger my health that way
2. i’m so in love with myself I have no DESIRE to BLEACH myself. Lol
3. The GLOW you see IS (magnificent) lighting
4. THE LIGHT you see, Well thats all ME!!
Politically speaking racism/colorism in the black community is a MUUUUUUUCH larger #SongVersation #skinversaton
THAT I’d LOVE to “shed light on”..that conversation IS REAL, …let’s keep talking. #SongVersation #soulbirdsworldwide
Big love to ALL #soulbirdsworldwide

Do you believe India? My heart tells me she’d never try this, but my eyes say she tried.

Here is the new song, if this is a stunt…I’ll play the game.