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sports2 years ago•2 min saved

"Paddy Pimblett's Crossroads: Haircuts, Retirement Calls, and Sausage Fights at UFC 296"

Paddy Pimblett explains his decision to switch from his signature floppy blonde hairstyle to cornrows for his recent UFC 296 fight against Tony Ferguson, citing tactical reasons and a desire to avoid being mistaken for being rocked by punches. Pimblett's grappling skills proved too much for Ferguson as he secured a unanimous decision win, improving his record to 5-0 in the octagon. Pimblett also discussed his focus on fitness and his decision to not fight at UFC 300 in April due to the impending birth of his first child, but hinted at a potential fight in Manchester in July.

via MMA Fighting|

#cornrows #paddy-pimblett #signature-haircut

entertainment2 years ago•2 min saved

Zayn Malik's Cornrows Cause Controversy Amid Selena Gomez Dating Rumors

Zayn Malik debuted his new cornrows on Instagram, sparking controversy and accusations of cultural appropriation. While some fans defended the singer's new hairstyle, others criticized it and begged him to remove it. Malik has experimented with many different hairstyles over the years, including pink hair in 2022. He is rumored to be dating Selena Gomez, with whom he was spotted on a romantic New York City date night in March.

via Page Six|

#controversy #cornrows #entertainment

discrimination2 years ago•3 min saved

Racial Segregation at Graduation Ceremony for Black Student with Cornrows

A biracial student in Japan was segregated from his classmates during their graduation ceremony for wearing cornrows, which the school deemed prohibited. The student was forced to wait in a separate room and was told not to respond when his name was called. The incident sparked discussions on how schools implement their strict rules and how they affect racial minorities. Japanese schools have faced criticism in the past for their strict rules, including forcing students to dye their hair black.

via Yahoo News|

#black-student #cornrows #discrimination