Celebrities Continue To Boycott H&M Following Racist AD
Celebrities Continue To Boycott H&M Following Racist AD. After promoting their new products with a black boy wearing a hoodie that says “Coolest Monkey in the Jungle” H&M store received backlash. They are accused of racism for placing a young black child in an offensive sweater. In light of this photo many have come to denounce the brand including one of their brand ambassadors The Weekend. Even here at home some celebrities are asking their followers to boycott the brand. Check out the following tweets below.
woke up this morning shocked and embarrassed by this photo. i’m deeply offended and will not be working with @hm anymore… pic.twitter.com/P3023iYzAb
— Abel Tesfaye (@theweeknd) January 8, 2018
Watch me never walk into HM again!!! #injwayelo https://t.co/Ibh7QsLT8v
— Thandiswa Mazwai (@thandiswamazwai) January 9, 2018
You’ll never see me at H&M.
— Don Billiato (@casspernyovest) January 8, 2018
@hm this isn't surprising!
Once again, it took Twitter outrage to have them issue this messed up apology!
Glad some celebrities have taken a stance and cut ties with them!
Let's do likewise pic.twitter.com/rFElnD3gWf
— Tumi Sole (@tumisole) January 8, 2018
https://twitter.com/Diddy/status/950474809653301258
H&M ON SOME BULL SHIT ‼️
— Da L.E.S (@2freshLES) January 8, 2018
Are you serious @hm ?????? #havetheylostthereminds #notoracism pic.twitter.com/FS4nonw4qQ
— Kevin-Prince Fradegrada Boateng (@KPBofficial) January 8, 2018
I see H&M is being racist, AGAIN! SMH
— leratokganyago (@Leratokganyago) January 8, 2018
Last year, two big international brands were also under fire for racist ads. Dove aired a commercial showing a black woman turning into a white woman after removing her top. Nivea was also accused of being racist after showing a woman instantly turning lighter when applying the lotion, while claiming that it made her feel younger.
