Jakarta, ECNETNews – Atta Halilintar recently faced backlash on social media due to allegations of disrespecting the late Vanessa Angel. The controversy erupted after a TikTok account, purportedly a fan of Atta, released content titled ‘Jangan ya Dek ya,’ which appeared to respond to criticisms directed at Fuji’s fans and alluded to the late Vanessa Angel.
Following the viral content, Atta shared the post on his Instagram stories, leading to heightened outrage from netizens who accused him of lacking empathy for referencing Vanessa Angel.
In response to the controversy, Atta Halilintar clarified that he did not intend to bring up the past of the late Vanessa Angel and expressed his disapproval of those misusing his name. “I’ve strongly reprimanded those who, under the guise of being my fans, insult others,” Atta stated.
Netizens had mixed reactions, with some calling it a blunder. Comments flooded in, with one user urging, “Bang Atta, please avoid mentioning others’ pasts.”
Aurel Hermansyah, his wife, also joined the conversation, urging everyone to refrain from making comments about Vanessa Angel and her family, asking the public to send prayers for them instead. She emphasized, “Alfatihah for Kak Vanessa… She was a good person and my friend. Let’s pray for peace for her and her family.”
This incident highlights the ongoing sensitivities around discussions of public figures and the importance of handling such matters with care and respect.
