Cinnabon Employee Fired for Racist Tirade Against Somali Customers in Viral Video
New York PostDecember 8, 20252 min38,337 views
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- 💥 A viral video shows a Cinnabon employee in Wisconsin, identified as Crystal Wilsey, engaging in a racist tirade against a Somali couple.
- 🗣️ Wilsey was heard repeatedly using the N-word and explicitly stating, "I am racist and I'll say that to the whole entire world."
- 📍 The incident occurred at a Cinnabon located in the Bay Park Square Mall in Ashwaubenon, Wisconsin.
Customer Dispute and Viral Spread
- ☕ The altercation reportedly began after a customer asked the employee to add more caramel to her order.
- 📱 The disturbing clip was shared on social media platforms like TikTok by a cousin of the customers, gaining widespread attention.
Employee Termination and Company Response
- 🚫 Cinnabon, through a statement on X, confirmed the employee's immediate termination by the franchise owner.
- 🤝 The company stated that the employee's actions do not align with their values or commitment to providing a welcoming experience for all guests.
Public Reaction and Related Context
- 💰 An online fundraiser titled "Stand with Crystal" reportedly raised over $100,000 for the fired employee.
- 📰 The incident occurred shortly after political remarks were made about Minnesota's Congresswoman Ilhan Omar, who is Somali-American.
- ⚖️ The report also mentions an ongoing federal crackdown on a welfare fraud scheme involving Somali migrants in the state.
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