H&M issues official apology over "coolest monkey in the jungle " hoodie
Online retail giant H&M, has issue an official apology to the public following its controversial advert, by using a black boy to advertise a hoodie with "coolest monkey " printed on it.
The company also removed the hoodie from its online store, replacing it with just a hoodie, after it was criticized by the black communities.
Celebrities also expressed their disappointment with the gesture that black people are monkeys.
Rapper, snoop dog and boxer floyd mayweather, also had their say on the issue, describing it as unfair and disappointing.
Earlier today, popular musician "The weekend " ,cut ties with the company, following their racist gesture, he said: i won't be working with H&M anymore .
Many people in the black communities, described the racial abuse as a delebrate act.
With this official statement from the company, we hope it really was a mistake.
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