In 2004, Hilton was accused of using racial slurs. Carole Aye Maung, reporter for the British tabloid News of the World[12], said that she viewed a tape that showed Hilton and Tommy Hilfiger model Brandon Davis in conversation with two African-American men who asked Hilton if she would model for them. After the men left the scene, Hilton allegedly referred to them as "dumb niggers." Reports said the tape was originally discovered by Star Magazine. After these reports, Hilton issued a statement saying "I am deeply hurt by recent reports. Anyone who knows me knows that this is not me. I love everybody and am not a person who discriminates against anyone--ever." Later, Davis told The National Enquirer that Hilton frequently used the word "nigger" to refer to blacks and that she had "puts down Jews and other minorities, too." Davis said he ended his friendship with Hilton.[13][14]
