Coldplay's new "Hymn for the Weekend" video featuring Beyoncé that was released on Friday (Jan. 29) is catching some heat over its Indian inspiration, with some online calling the Mumbai-shot clip a work of appropriation while others defend it as an appreciation of the foreign culture.
Beyonce and Sonam Kapoor Join Coldplay in 'Hymn For the Weekend' Video
Detractors took aim at both Coldplay and Beyoncé alike but in different ways. While Beyoncé's appearance dressed up as a Bollywood star initially garnered awe, a backlash followed: