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Burger King is getting grilled for a Web only spot that has black consumers condemning the commercial across the Internet . The ad features Mary J. Blige shucking and jiving about the wonders of BK’s new crispy chicken wraps: The reaction, to the Blige spot from African-American Web sites and bloggers may have setback any attempt to get more black consumers to patronize the chain. The commercial was produced by Burger King’s recently hired general market ad agency, Mother. Initial criticism came from black sites like Madame Noir, whose writer, Renay Alize, called the commercial “buffoonery.” Blige defended herself from attacks by saying she never saw or approved the final creative execution. “I agreed to be a part of a fun and creative campaign that was supposed to feature a dream sequence,” said the singer in a statement. “Unfortunately, that’s not what was happening in that clip, so I understand my fans being upset by what they saw. But, if you’re a Mary fan, you have to know I would never allow an unfinished spot like the one you saw to go out.” Burger King pulled the spot but said that its removal was due to licensing concerns, not public reaction. In a statement the company said, “We would like to apologize to Mary J. and all of her fans for airing an ad that was not final. We know how important Mary J. is to her fans, and we are currently in the process of finalizing the commercial. We hope to have the final ad on the air soon.” Ironically, Burger King has, for the last year, been in the process of hiring an African-American advertising agency to craft its message for black consumers. While the company has said that it expected to have a decision earlier this year, any assignment given to a black ad shop now will come with the burden of un-doing the damage created by the Mother ad agency. According to industry figures, black consumers spend about $1.1 billion with Burger King. Burger King’s ad spending in black-oriented media — about $6 million annually — has been declining in recent years, trails spending by competitors McDonald’s, KFC, and Wendy’s. Sorry BK, it’s too little, too damn late. This goes for all other companies who want to go after the African American dollar, stop the coonin’ and bafoonin’ because we aren’t buying it! Source More On Bossip! Happy 4th Anniversary BeyBey And Hubby Hov: A Stroll Down Memory Lane Of The Couple’s Most Romantic Moments [Photos] Celebrity Cribs: Lil Weezy Is Sellin’ His Louisiana Glass And Chrome Home For $1.7 Milli Rihanna’s Bangin’ Spread For Elle Magazine Is Out…Plus She Talks About Breezy And Kids New Music: Kanye West Featuring DJ Khaled And DJ Pharris “Theraflu” (Talks Amber Rose, Wiz Khalifa, And Being In LOVE With Kimmy Cakes!)

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Too Little, Too Late: Burger King Issues An Apology For Targeting Black People With Coonerific Chicken Wrap Ad