
No Doubt's latest video for "Looking Hot" has been pulled from their website after some complained with was "insensitively appropriating Native American imagery".
The video has a Wild West theme and features some band members in Native American garb (including frontwoman Gwen Stefani). In response to the claims of racism, the band issued an apology on their website:
“As a multi-racial band our foundation is built upon both diversity and consideration for other cultures. Our intention with our new video was never to offend, hurt or trivialize Native American people, their culture or their history. Although we consulted with Native American friends and Native American studies experts at the University of California, we realize now that we have offended people. This is of great concern to us and we are removing the video immediately. The music that inspired us when we started the band, and the community of friends, family, and fans that surrounds us was built upon respect, unity and inclusiveness. We sincerely apologize to the Native American community and anyone else offended by this video. Being hurtful to anyone is simply not who we are.”
[WSJ]
I want YOU to be the judge... (Video May Be Pulled Down Soon)
So, What Do You Think? Is the video offensive? Did No Doubt do the right thing by pulling it down?
























