No Doubt have taken their latest video off YouTube after they received complaints from Native Americans about the video.
The clip was for their second single off their latest album, Push and Shove. "Looking Hot" had a cowboys and Indians theme to it, with the lead singer, Gwen Stefani, dressed as an Indian princess.
The video shows songstress Stefani being tied up in a Western-style town by the band's drummer and guitarist, Adrian Young and Tom Dumont. Tony Kanal, the bassist of the band, plays a Native American who is also locked up and who helps Gwen escape.
After the band received complaints from Native Americans, however, they have since pulled the video and released the following on their 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."
Source: E! Online
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