Cardi B's homage to Maa Durga stirs controversy, netizens find it 'highly offensive'

Rapper Cardi B has collaborated with Reebok for her debut sneaker collection, which will launch on vember 13, 2020, Friday. However, her hom to Hindu goddess Durga has led to controversy among netizens. Many social media users criticised rapper for comparing herself with goddess of a country, where people take ir religion seriously.

Moreover, y lashed out on her for depicting her bare-bodied holding a shoe, in her hands, when temples do t allow footwear inside premise. Here is everything you need to kw about criticism before Cardi B's shoe line launch. Re on:

Cardi B's hom to Maa Durga stir controversy, netizens find it 'disrespectful, offensive'

Footwear News took to social media and shared a picture of Cardi B as Maa Durga through its official Instagram and Twitter handles on vember 10, 2020, Tuesday. In caption accompanying post, p wrote, “If Cardi’s rockin’ it, go buy stock in it. That’s a tip as FN’s vember cover star @iamcardib makes her first major foray into shoe industry with v. 13 debut of her Club C Cardi sneaker collection with @Reebok. In a @GeorgesHobeika dress, she pays hom to Durga, Hindu goddess, whose symbols of protection and inner strength resonate as much in modern times as y have through centuries. Like Durga, Cardi B is a dominant female voice at a critical time.⁠ At link in bio, Cardi B gets candid with FN’s @nikarajohns about her future in fashion industry, upcoming Reebok collab and her relentless need to win in FN exclusive.⁠” Check out Cardi B's Reebok sneaker post below:

Response to Cardi B's photos

While many users found picture artistically appealing, several among m criticised Cardi B for her comparison to Goddess Durga Maa. y expressed ir r in comment section of post by calling it disrespectful and offensive to Hindus and urged brand to delete photo from its social media.

Moreover, y provided pointers on how y could have me it inclined towards cultural appreciation. Here are some of comments from Footwear News’ Twitter and Instagram handle that you must check out right away:

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