Rihanna apologizes to Muslim fans
10 October, 2020
Popular singer and Fenty beauty owner Rihanna has come under fire for utilizing a remix song including Islamic hadith.Rihanna launched her second edition of lingerie line 'Savage X Fenty Volume 2' on October 2, along with a pre-recorded fashion show which aired on Amazon Prime, reported by CNN.
The lingerie models danced to the song "Doom" by London-based producer Coucou Chloe throughout a portion of Rihanna's show. The song, released in 2017, includes a remix of a hadith narration about the finish of that time period and judgment day.
Coucou Chloe has apologized, saying she wasn't aware that the song contained the Islamic verses.In a statement to CNN, Savage X Fenty said, "We truly apologize for the song that appeared in the Savage x Fenty show. We shouldn't have used it. The song's vocal tracks are being replaced and the show has been edited."
It added, "We've nothing but the utmost respect and love for the Muslim community. All Fenty brands have already been founded on the notion of inclusivity and respect to all, which was an unfortunate mistake on our part. We will be vigilant going forward to ensure that is never repeated."
The Savage X Fenty launch last week was commended for including models of different races and sizes - something lingerie brands such as for example Victoria's Secret have already been criticised for not doing during the past.With regards to the representation of Muslims, the 32-year-old singer and businesswoman have a mixed record. Rihanna included hijab-wearing model Halima Aden in the launch of her cosmetic brand Fenty Beauty in 2017. She also promoted Fenty sunglasses this past year with a hijabi model.
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