Over the weekend, Demi Lovato revealed that she recently took a DNA test to better understand her ancestry.

Demi Lovato African
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She discovered she's mainly Spanish with some Native American, Scandinavian, Irish, and British ties.

Demi Lovato African
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"I did a DNA test and found out I'm mainly Spanish with Native American, Scandinavian (which I had no idea), Irish, British..." she told her Twitter followers.

But Lovato was especially thrilled to find out that she's 1% African.

Demi Lovato African
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"And I'm 1% African!!!!" she boasted.

Twitter, however, didn't want to hear it.

Demiu Lovato African
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The internet immediately started dragging Lovato for her "discovery."

Demi Lovato African
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Demi Lovato African
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Demi Lovato African
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Africa tweet Demi Lovato
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Demi Lovato African
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One person pointed out that nearly every person on the globe can trace his or her ancestry back to Africa.

Demi Lovato African
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While others took advantage of the opportune moment to squeeze in a "Mean Girls" reference.

Demi Lovato African
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Upon noticing the controversy, Lovato jumped back on Twitter to clarify her tweet.

Demi Lovato African
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"Just thought it was cool and totally random," the singer insisted. "Some of y'all are mean af. Twitter sucks."

She posted her DNA results to Twitter in an attempt to defend herself against the backlash.

Demi Lovato ancestry
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But it was too late. The damage was already done.

Demi Lovato African
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Unfortunately for Lovato, Twitter is not quick to forgive and forget.