Summer Walker's 2022 BET Awards outfits stand out, but some didn't like what they saw.
"No Love" singerwears the look of Laurel Street on Sunday night, consisting of a miniskirt and a fully open "bra" made of black crystals and gold coins. And hit her red carpet. A pair of golden pasties.
Newly pregnant stars (using their / their pronouns) Asshared on Instagram, the sexy rise was "inspired by traditional Hmong jewels. It was a thing.
Many on the platform quickly criticized Walker, 26, for "sexualizing" the outfits of indigenous peoples, mainly in southwestern China, Vietnam, Laos, Thailand, and Myanmar. did.
"This isn't it," one Instagram user commented on his post, while others said "just no," "owner," and "girl this isn't okay yet."
Another addition, "Giving credit is great, but wearing it this way isn't cool yet."
Walker hasn't responded to criticism yet, but Laurel Streetannounced an apology on Instagram Storieson Monday. ..
"I understand that it is a heritage of South Asia and I should have mentioned the beautiful Hmong culture," the brand writes. "I didn't mean to offend you. I love celebrating all cultural [and] diversity ... I apologize for not sharing or educating the history of the Hmong. I will further educate myself. "
The statement goes on to say," I understand that many people are offended. That was not my intention ... these It is not our intention to make the paper sexual, but the beauty of life and women. "
This is a walker to attempt a tribute to the Hmong. Is the second time he has landed in hot water. On Saturday, they posed in silver clothing with a similar look (by another designer) and faced similar accusations of cultural appropriation.
As one commenter pointed out, Walker's top is modeled after Sauf, "once used as an item to identify the Hmong when enslaved by the Chinese." .. Currently, Xauv is worn to represent "freedom and independence."
On Saturday, Atlanta natives said they were rallying I'm expecting a baby from Lambert-born rapper stylist LVRD Pharaoh. In November, the couple solidified their relationship by tattooing each other's names on their faces.
The "Purple Hearts" singer is also the mother of a one-year-old daughter called "Bubbles" because of her relationship with producer London Onda Track.
Walker, who won the "Awkward Kween" on Instagram, didn't win theat the BET Awards. The singer lost the best female R&B / pop artist to Jazmine Sullivan.