Share FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinWhatsappTelegramEmail 172 Former reality TV star and rapper Cardi B has come under severe criticism from her fans and Hindu community for disrespecting the Hindu culture when she posed in the form of a famous Hindu goddess called “DURGA” The rapper, who made her debut into the shoe industry by collaborating with Reebok, was seen mimicking the Hindu Goddess Durga on the cover of a magazine where she was promoting her shoe line. https://twitter.com/wotermelonsugrx/status/1326414868120018945 Following the backlash, the rapper issued an apology by posting a video on her Instagram Stories. She said: More Articles You Would Love Kanye West To Pay For George Floyd’s Daughter Tuition & Donates $2 Million to Families of Arbery, Taylor and Floyd VIDEOS: Check Out Videos These Stylish African Print Loving Fashionistas At Afrochella 2022 “When I did the shoot, the creatives told me I was going to represent a Goddess; that she represents strength, femininity and liberation, and that’s something I love, and I’m all about. And though it was dope, if people think I’m offending their culture or their religion I want to say that was not my intent. I do not like offending anyone’s religion; I wouldn’t like it if someone did it to my religion.” She added: “When people dress as Virgin Mary and Jesus, as long as they do it in a beautiful, graceful way…. But I wasn’t trying to be disrespectful; maybe I should have done my research. I’m sorry, I can’t change the past, but I will do more research for the future.” Footwear News has since changed their cover and sent out an apology. They said: “Yesterday we posted content from our exclusive Cardi B cover shoot. One of the images was intended to pay homage to the Hindu goddess Durga, and we intended to show a powerful woman. However, we realize we were not considerate of certain cultural and religious perspectives and how this could be perceived as deeply offensive. We take full accountability for this oversight, and we apologize., We must learn from this example and are sensitive to this sort of religious imagery when creative discussions are taking place in the future. Today, we’re releasing another cover from the shoot that was a subscriber-exclusive View this post on Instagram A post shared by Footwear News (@footwearnews) Cardi BFootweargoddessHindureebok Share FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinWhatsappTelegramEmail Onyeka Ben More For You PICS: “A Bald Woman Knows Her Kingdom” Gorgeous Top African Model Ayen Monica... #OOTD: Rutie B Hits Us With A Perfectly Stylish ‘Break-Out-The-Norm’ Top & Down... Nigerian Designer Uduak & Asiko Artist Recreate Yoruba Mythology & Gods in Stunning... Trashy Rap Star ‘Megan The Stallion’ Is Being Sued By Her Camera For... #OOTD: Nigeria’s Prudential Atelier Shakes Up The Internet With This Astonishing Wedding Guest... VIDEOS: King Promise & Sarkodie Show Men How To Drip In Kente &... FCCPC Shuts Down Chinese Supermarket In Nigeria That Banned Nigerians From Entering VIDEO: Watch Exclusive Designs You Missed At The Just Ended SA Fashion Week... #OOTD: Shams Berry Merges Elegance & Sultriness in Magbrien’s Striking Bustier Ensemble VIDEO: Watch The Moment Two Young Chinese Boys Were Over Excited To See... Leave a Comment Cancel ReplyYou must be logged in to post a comment. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.