After complaints of racism from fans and members of the Native American community, No Doubt pulled its "Looking Hot" video from VEVO and YouTube although only posting it late Friday evening. In it, lead singer, Gwen Stefani, dresses in traditional Native garb in the Western-themed video. The band fights off cowboys in a bow-and-arrow shoot out.
The group apologized on its website:
"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."
You can watch the video here.
