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Gwen Stefani facing backlash after Light My Fire collaboration with Sean Paul

Pop artiste Gwen Stefani is being accused of appropriating black culture following her collaboration with dancehall star Sean Paul on the song Light My Fire.

The music video for the single, which also features Jamaican singer Shenseea, sees Stefani wearing faux dreadlocks, a Jamaican flag-inspired outfit, and singing to a rocksteady beat.

While some social media users have criticized the No Doubt group member, others have come to her defense, adding that Sean Paul himself has praised Stefani for embracing the Jamaican culture.

Stefani has faced similar criticisms in the past as her music videos have included her sporting Japanese street style and styling her hair in Bantu knots, locally known as "chiney bumps."

Meawhile,  Sean Paul and Stefani performed "Light My Fire" for the first time on Jimmy Kimmel Live on Wednesday.

The show was guest hosted by actor Anthony Anderson.

Their TV appearance followed the release of the official music video for the lovers' rock-inspired single, which has been viewed over 393 thousand times since its release on Wednesday.

The video is reminiscent of a Jamaican retro party, evidenced by the fish nets, lip liner, hoop earrings, and kangol hat attire. 

Light My Fire is the feature on Sean Paul's latest album, Scorcha.



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