Gwen Stefani slammed for ‘cultural appropriation’ as she shows off her dreadlocks for new music video Light My Fire
GWEN Stefani has received backlash over her appearance in a music video as she was accused of cultural appropriation.
The singer was featured in Sean Paul’s music video for his new hit, Light My Fire, alongside Shenseea.
The song premiered on YouTube earlier this week, receiving thousands of likes from fans in favor of the single.
The video, however, did not elicit the same amount of praise as many took issue with Gwen’s ensemble – particularly her hairstyle.
The set mimicked a house party with actors dancing, drinking, and smoking throughout the property.
The Just a Girl singer lip sang her parts in various empty rooms and hallways before joining the party alongside Sean Paul and Shenseea.
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Gwen sported her typical punk-rock style consisting of a body-hugging multi-colored dress, black fishnet sleeves, and stockings.
She wore her usual full face of makeup but swapped out her signature red lip for a softer pink tone.
Viewers’ attention, however, drew towards the No Doubt alum’s choice of hairdo, which pulled back her blonde hair into dreadlocks.
Twitter users were outraged by her hairstyle, calling her out for cultural appropriation and imitating black culture.
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One person commented: “nobody can acceptable a tradition the way in which gwen stefani does.”
A second wrote: “Ahhhh Gwen Stefani went again to her Jamaican roots. Nature is de facto therapeutic.”
And a third remarked: “As a south Asian who grew up within the 90s, I really feel her present appropriation is dishonest on us. How may you, Gwen? I believed that bindi was ceaselessly.”
And a fourth sarcastically added: “Gwen Stefani culturally appropriate? She has never, ever done THAT before.”
Others defended Blake Shelton’s wife, saying: “This isn’t new, she’s had dreads before.”
Another chimed in: “These are not dreadlocks.”
YOUTHFUL GLOW
Gwen has gotten comments over her looks in the past, though they’ve mainly been praise for her youthful appearance.
In May, the Spiderwebs singer took to Instagram to post snaps that had her pouting her lips and showing off various expressions while in a car.
The hitmaker wore a checkered blouse and was feeling herself as she put her long blond hair on display.
“New York City,” she captioned the pics, adding the hashtags “photo dump,” “backseat driver,” and “first fitting.”
Fans were quick to comment with their reactions.
One wrote: “How the heck do you look 16? So stunning,” as another added, “You look so different than before.”
Others were harsher with their reactions: “I love you but you look way different now… got work done or it’s your camera.”
A fourth chimed in: “Vague resemblance to Gwen Stefani…”
GWEN’S SECRET
Gwen has been accused of getting plastic surgery; however, The Voice alum has yet to comment on all the claims.
She previously opened up about her youthful appearance during an interview with Elle.
The performer said: “The one thing that I have really changed is trying to get all the makeup off.
“The key is to keep [your face] clean at night. Let your face breathe (because I really don’t let it breathe at any other time).”
Gwen, 52, has been enjoying married life with her country husband, Blake, 46, after the pair tied the knot last July.
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Gwen was previously married to Gavin Rossdale from 2002 to 2016, with whom she shares her three children: Kingston, 15, Zuma, 13, and Apollo, eight.
Meanwhile, Blake has been married twice before, most notably to fellow singer Miranda Lambert from 2011 to 2015.