-- The Rock/Pop band No Doubt found them self in some trouble over their new video last week. The band posted the video then quickly removed the music video for their new single, "Looking Hot," after viewers complained that the video was offensive to Native Americans.
The clip, which showed Gwen Stefani dressed in Pocahontas like fringe outfits (above) and feathered head pieces, was posted on Friday on No Doubt's YouTube Channel. The band deleted the chip after comments bombarded the site with criticism, saying the video's interpretation of the Wild West theme was offensive.
The video also portrayed band members Tom Dumont and Adrian Young as cowboys in a saloon. Stefani rides a horse in the video through the desert and sings in a teepee.
No Doubt posted an apology for the video on Saturday on their website, writing that the multi-racial band didn't mean to disrespect the Native American culture.
"As a multi-racial band our foundation is built upon both diversity and consideration for other cultures. Our intention with our new video was never to offend, hurt or trivialize Native American people, their culture or their history. Although we consulted with Native American friends and Native American studies experts at the University of California, we realize now that we have offended people. This is of great concern to us and we are removing the video immediately. The music that inspired us when we started the band, and the community of friends, family, and fans that surrounds us was built upon respect, unity and inclusiveness. We sincerely apologize to the Native American community and anyone else offended by this video. Being hurtful to anyone is simply not who we are. - No Doubt"
No Doubt posted the apology to their Official Twitter account as well as Young and Dumont to their personal accounts.
There were fans that didn't saw the video as racist. "Concentrate on real issues instead of attacking a band that never shown any racism or hate," one wrote.
No Doubt performed their single, "Looking Hot," on "The X Factor UK" tonight, you can watch the performance below:
