After a black San Francisco State University student confronted a white student over his dreadlock hairstyle, calling it cultural appropriation, people are talking about the topic of white people with dreads. Adam Duritz of the Counting Crows, who has admitted his locks are extensions, is one notable example. Here are a few other nonblack celebs who sport the hairstyle.
After a black San Francisco State University student confronted a white student over his dreadlock hairstyle, calling it cultural appropriation, people are talking about the topic of white people with dreads. Adam Duritz of the Counting Crows, who has admitted his locks are extensions, is one notable example. Here are a few other nonblack celebs who sport the hairstyle.
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Anne Lamott writes about everything from spirituality to motherhood to her hair in memoirs like "Bird by Bird," "Operating Instructions" and "Grace." <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.huffingtonpost.com%2Fentry%2Fme-my-hair-and-i-leaves-black-hair-out-of-the-narrative_us_5615912be4b0cf9984d84d9a" target="_blank" target="_blank">Lamott has said</a> she initially felt "presumptuous to appropriate a black style for my own liberation."
Anne Lamott writes about everything from spirituality to motherhood to her hair in memoirs like "Bird by Bird," "Operating Instructions" and "Grace." Lamott has said she initially felt "presumptuous to appropriate a black style for my own liberation."
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Jonathan Davis and other members of his heavy metal band Korn sport dreadlock styles. Davis has been cultivating his dreads for years.
Jonathan Davis and other members of his heavy metal band Korn sport dreadlock styles. Davis has been cultivating his dreads for years.
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Singer Ani DiFranco is known for her natural, hippie style. DiFranco wore her hair in dreadlocks for many years but has gone back to a straight hairstyle lately.
Singer Ani DiFranco is known for her natural, hippie style. DiFranco wore her hair in dreadlocks for many years but has gone back to a straight hairstyle lately.
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Jason Castro is one of a few former "American Idol" contestants who have worn their hair in dreadlocks.
Jason Castro is one of a few former "American Idol" contestants who have worn their hair in dreadlocks.
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Lady Gaga is pictured attending the 2013 Jingle Bell Ball in London wearing a dreadlock style.
Lady Gaga is pictured attending the 2013 Jingle Bell Ball in London wearing a dreadlock style.
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"American Idol" contestant Crystal Bowersox wore her hair in dreadlocks while competing in the singing competition's ninth season. She finished in second place.
"American Idol" contestant Crystal Bowersox wore her hair in dreadlocks while competing in the singing competition's ninth season. She finished in second place.
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John Travolta wore dreadlocks for his role as Terl in the film "Battlefield Earth." Terl is a member of the Psychlo species of humanoid aliens that takes over Earth.
John Travolta wore dreadlocks for his role as Terl in the film "Battlefield Earth." Terl is a member of the Psychlo species of humanoid aliens that takes over Earth.
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Filmmaker Lana Wachowski made the "Matrix" <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2016%2F03%2F08%2Fentertainment%2Fwachowski-sisters-transgender%2Findex.html">along with her sibling Lilly Wachowski</a>. Pink dreadlocks have become Lana's signature hairstyle.
Filmmaker Lana Wachowski made the "Matrix" along with her sibling Lilly Wachowski. Pink dreadlocks have become Lana's signature hairstyle.
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Dreadlocks are part of the costume for Johnny Depp as Captain Jack Sparrow in the "Pirates of the Caribbean" movies.
Dreadlocks are part of the costume for Johnny Depp as Captain Jack Sparrow in the "Pirates of the Caribbean" movies.
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