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BLACKPINK’s Lisa Apologizes After Rosa Parks Depiction on Met Gala Outfit Draws Criticism

The K-pop star's Louis Vuitton ensemble, featuring what appears to be Rosa Parks' image on underwear, has sparked backlash and questions of accountability.

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Thai rapper and singer Lisa, from South Korean group Blackpink

Overview

  • Lisa's 2025 Met Gala outfit, designed by Louis Vuitton, included what appears to be the face of civil rights icon Rosa Parks on her underwear.
  • The depiction of Parks, a pivotal figure in the civil rights movement, has been criticized as disrespectful by many online observers.
  • Lisa issued an apology to her fans but has not clarified whether the inclusion of Parks' image was intentional or approved by her team.
  • The controversy follows a March 2025 leaked video allegedly showing Lisa and her BLACKPINK bandmates singing lyrics containing racial slurs.
  • Louis Vuitton and Lisa's representatives have not yet provided further comment regarding the design or the intent behind the controversial imagery.