SnapChat has issued an apology after an advertisement referencing Chris Brown’s 2009 assault on then-girlfriend, Rihanna, stirred an outrage.
According to Rap-Up, users spotted the disturbing ad titled ‘Impossible Choices’ which asked users if they would rather “Slap Rihanna” or “Punch Chris Brown.” Many people made a screenshot of it and took to their social media to complain.
“I know that social media ads go through an approval process from the platform,” said activist Brittany Packnett. “This means @Snapchat approved an ad that makes light of domestic violence.”
Also, former First Daughter Chelsea Clinton slammed the company, saying, “Just awful. Awful that anyone thinks this is funny. Awful that anyone thinks this is appropriate. Awful that any company would approve this.”
I know that social media ads go through an approval process from the platform.
This means @Snapchat approved an ad that makes light of domestic violence.
The update ain’t the only thing that’s wack over there, friends. twitter.com/theroycemann/s…
Just awful. Awful that anyone thinks this is funny. Awful that anyone thinks this is appropriate. Awful that any company would approve this. Thank you Brittany for calling this out.
The company quickly removed the ad and issued a statement to BBC, apologising for the ‘error’.
“The advert was reviewed and approved in error, as it violates our advertising guidelines,” they said. “We immediately removed the ad last weekend, once we became aware. We are sorry that this happened.”
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