Finneas O'Connell apologises
Finneas O'Connell has apologised after he faced backlash over one of his most recent tweets.
He advised aspiring artists not to pester people to work with them.
And many felt this comment was, 'privileged,' and, 'ignorant.'
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The controversial tweet read, 'A piece of advice to young creatives.'
'"Shooting your shot" is promoted widely and I think honestly, it’s a little overrated.'
He went on, 'Work super hard alone or with your closest friends. Make s**t so good it speaks for itself.'
'Don’t pester people to work with you, let them come to you.'
Many feel this is a very privileged way of thinking especially since Finneas' parents both work in the entertainment industry.
His mother Maggie Baird and his father Patrick O'Connell are both actors.
However, the producer insists his parents, 'Knew no one in the record industry.'
The defense
In a since deleted tweet, Finneas defends his independence.
He says, 'During my life time, our parents were never able to fully financially support us off of their work as actors.'
'Our dad worked 12 hour days 7 days a week as a construction worker for Mattel and our mom was a teacher.'
He goes on, 'I paid off their mortgage last year and billie pays them each salaries to tour with us full time though they have told us many times they would work for us for free.'
Finneas also reveals his father insists on sweeping the stage floor before their shows.
However, it seems Finneas has grown to understand where his followers are coming from.
He apologises, 'Deleted that tweet because it became clear to me that it came from a place of privilege and arrogance on my part.'
'I’m sorry to anyone I disappointed or offended.'
Deleted that tweet because it became clear to me that it came from a place of privilege and arrogance on my part. I’m sorry to anyone I disappointed or offended. I appreciate those who called me out on it, thank you for holding me accountable.
— FINNEAS (@finneas) February 26, 2020
Finneas co-wrote the song for the new James Bond movie with his sister Billie Eilish.
They recently revealed Daniel Craig has a big role in approving the theme song.
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