Justin Bieber gets backlash over dreadlocks
Bieber accused of culture appropriation over his hair
(KYMA, KECY/CNN) - Justin Bieber showed off short dreadlocks on social media and is being accused of cultural appropriation and racial insensitivity.
The hairstyle is traditionally connected to the culture and identities of black people.
On social media some black women called Bieber's hairstyle "offensive and disrespectful" and urged him to change it and apologize.