No Doubt’s ‘Looking Hot’ Music Video Removed Following Outrage, Band Apologizes

California rock band "No Doubt" has removed its latest music video for the single "Looking Hot" following an outrage over its content which has offended many Native Americans. Meanwhile, the band has issued an apology.

A statement posted on their official website clarifies,  "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 trivialise 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 realise now that we have offended people. This is of great concern to us and we are removing the video immediately."

The video, which was released Friday, featured Stefani dressed in tribal garments as a Native Indian princess captured by Young and Dumont dressed as cowboys, while Kanal played a tribal chief who rescues Stefani, according to Reuters.

"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,"  the posting said.  "Being hurtful to anyone is simply not who we are."

The band "No Doubt" has Gwen Renée Stefani as lead vocalist, bassist Tony Kana, drummer Adrian Samuel Young, and guitarist Tom Dumont.  The band released their new album "Push and Shove" in September and "Looking Hot" is a  single from that album.