Mumbai: Cardi B is no stranger to controversies. The latest one has an Indian connection.
The popular American rapper is set to release her first shoe collection in collaboration with Reebok. However, the advertisement/poster of the product has angered Indians.
The poster shows the singer in a stunning red dress holding a sneaker from her collection. She is also seen rocking eight hands, just like Goddess Durga.
In the description of the poster, the singer is said to be paying homage to the goddess.
Social media users called out the 28-year-old rapper for disrespecting Indian culture and Hindu religion.
Here are some of the reactions
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https://twitter.com/wotermelonsugrx/status/1326414868120018945?s=20
https://twitter.com/yourlocalbicc/status/1326393092308688897?s=20
https://twitter.com/MissAmericHANA/status/1326420547387977731?s=20
Do you even know that every weapon she carries in each of her hand has a significant meaning behind it? And it's not just for your "aesthetic" pleasure! And Cardi is holding a SHOE. So, before using words like "homage" please educate yourself. pic.twitter.com/ZI9MxXh9sk
— ⭐️ | semi ia (@area_tis) November 11, 2020
On seeing Twitterati react like this, Cardi apologized and said it wasn’t her intention to hurt anyone’s culture or religion.
https://twitter.com/Chunghavati/status/1326436033274109952?s=20
