I'm Muslim, and I don't find it offensive. I don't know the inspiration behind it or how it's relevant to her music
yet but she hasn't condemned any race or religious group by wearing a traditional garment. If she wore a kimono or clerical clothing, would it be offensive?
However I do find it a little annoying that she has to use this eye-catching gimmick for promo. I'm holding my breath for the song and video and hopefully she doesn't do something offensive then.
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Originally posted by Roc
Someone needs to their research - she's wearing a niqab, not a burqa.
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Lol yeah but they're used interchangeably since there's such a small difference.