Huda Beauty Ends Partnership With Love Island Star After Racial Slur Controversy

Huda Mustafa, a contestant from Love Island USA Season 7, faced backlash after a clip from an Instagram Live with her boyfriend Louis Russell went viral showing them reacting to a caller who used a racial slur aimed at fellow contestant Olandria Carthen. The clip showed Mustafa and Russell laughing briefly before ending the call, which many criticized as not taking the situation seriously. Mustafa later apologized, explaining that her initial reaction was due to being caught off guard and that she does not condone racism. Olandria Carthen responded by condemning the use of such language and called for accountability and awareness. As a consequence of the incident, Huda Beauty, a popular cosmetics brand, ended its partnership with Mustafa, stating that her behavior did not align with their values and that many members of their community were hurt and offended. Mustafa also committed to making a personal donation to organizations like the NAACP to address the harm caused.