The 41-year-old singer has issued an apology for the backlash he has received for sporting an American Indian headdres on the cover of the July issue of Elle UK.
"I respect and honor every kind of race, background and culture. I am genuinely sorry," a rep for the star issued in a statement to the Daily News.
Twitter users expressed just how not pleased they were by using the hashtag "#nothappy" along with their opinions on Williams' controversial choice.
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Pharrell Williams appears onstage the 56th annual Grammy Awards wearing much more fan-approved headwear.
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Pharrell Williams wore the hat that makes fans 'Happy' to the 35th anniversary gala celebration at The Geffen Contemporary at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles.
"Pharell...why?! #NotHappy with @ELLEmagazine for the appropriation of this headdress,"
One angry Twitter wrote
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