Chlöe Bailey Slams Critics Who Try To Pit Her Against Sister Halle: 'Disturbing'

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Chlöe Bailey Slams Critics Who Try To Pit Her Against Sister Halle: 'Disturbing'

The "Have Mercy" singer said it's "off-putting" that people would try to turn two young Black sisters against each other.

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