Will.I.Am caused stir with VMA Black outfit

When Black Eyed Peas bandleader Will.i.am joined Nicki Minaj on stage during the VMA pre-show Sunday, outraged fans slammed the 35-year-old rapper's for appearing in blackface. Fans began twitting their disgust with the artist's choice of wardrobe. Adds TSCMoncton, "Anyone notice that Will.i.am painted himself in blackface? I sure hope there's some kind of meaning behind a stunt like that." Blackface -- which first gained popularity during the 19th century -- typically promotes racist stereotypes toward African Americans. In addition to the face paint he was wearing, Will.i.am wore head-to-toe black.

Personally, I don't have a problem with Will.I.Am wearing that outfit.  He is an artist expressing his artist beliefs.  For those that think its racist maybe should take a look in the mirror.  They may just be scared of a black man wearing all black.  Nicki Minaj looked great by the way!