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Justin Bieber accused of cultural appropriation over his new dreadlocks hairdo – 7NEWS.com.au
Some called Bieber’s hairstyle offensive and disrespectful and urged him to change it and apologise.
Justin Bieber is facing backlash over his hair. Again.
The pop star debuted some short dreadlocks this week, sparking cries of cultural appropriation and racial insensitivity.
The outcry came four years after he was similarly criticised over wearing cornrows – and, yes, dreadlocks.
Dreadlocks are traditionally connected to the culture and identities of Black people, and wearing them is viewed by some as cultural appropriation.
On social media some Black women called Biebers hairstyle offensive and…
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