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    Janet Jackson reveals 'racist doll' gift given on tour

    Star reveals offensive toy given as gift, which causes outrage on Twitter

    March 22, 2012 by Michael Baggs | Photo by WENN.com

    Janet Jackson was given a 'racist doll' during her recent tour, the star revealed on Twitter.

    Posting a photo of the stuffed toy, Jackson asked fans 'How does Maria make you feel?'

    Jackson tweeted: "During the tour, I was given this doll named Maria. She was advertised as lifelike. How does Maria make you feel?"

    Fans were outraged at the toy, with one responding: "It makes me sick to my stomach that someone gave this supposedly "lifelike" thing to you. #IngnoranceNO"

    Another added: "Sad. Mad. Appalled. Angry. Worried. Disappointed. Disgusted. Shocked."

    Janet recently completed her 2011 - 2012 'Up Close And Personal' tour.

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