Twitter slams Snapchat over new Bob Marley filter

Betty

April 20, 2016 3:24 PM

Snapchat is facing fierce criticisms on social media after introducing a Bob Marley filter as one of its features on the app.

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The picture which is being described by some as digital black face shows the face of the iconic singer wearing cartoon dreadlocks and a cap.

Snapchat is being accused of not only introducing a digital version of black face but also the timing of the new feature is being questioned.

20th April also 420 is a very important day in weed culture. It refers to the annual consumption of cannabis. and it is also a way of identifying with the weed culture.

The new feature by Snapchat according some is an attempt by the social media company to reduce the music legend to a weed face.

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