BTS member V has faced backlash and accusations of cultural appropriation for wearing a durag in a livestream. He explained that he received it as a gift, but some fans were not satisfied with his explanation.
Kim 'V' Taehyung, did a short livestream on WeVerse after attending an afterparty for rapper Lil Uzi Vert in Seoul. Behind him, fans spotted a red durag hanging on a keyboard stand.
“I received it as a gift,” V said. He then put it on briefly and took it off. He did not mention who gave it to him, but fans noticed that he had the durag in previous livestreams.
A durag is a piece of cloth that is used to maintain hairstyles, especially for Black men. It became more popular in the 1990s thanks to rappers like Jay-Z, Nelly, and 50 Cent.