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Michael B. Jordan and Lori Harvey enjoy lunch at Nobu in Malibu…amid the Creed actor’s J’Ouvert rum controversy
They went public with their romance in January following months of speculation.
And Michael B. Jordan, 34, and Lori Harvey, 24, continued to prove their romance was still burning strong as they stepped out for lunch at Nobu in Malibu on Sunday evening.
The sighting comes just days after the Creed actor issued a public apology after he was accused of cultural appropriation for naming his rum brand J’Ouvert — which the team said had ‘no meaning,’ despite it being an integral part of the Caribbean culture.
Lunch date! Michael B. Jordan, 34, and girlfriend Lori Harvey, 24, enjoy lunch in Nobu at Malibu on Sunday afternoon
Michael dressed down for the beachside sushi run as he wore a black Raiders T-shirt and colorful basketball shorts with a pair of black and white Nikes.
He jazzed up the sporty look with a gold rolex and a hefty gold chain as well as diamond stud earrings and he shielded his eyes underneath round frame sunglasses.
Lori looked every bit his stylish counterpart as she showcased her curves in a pair of blue jeans with string detailing up the sides that exposed a hint of skin and a cropped Chrome Hearts T-shirt.
The model’s hair was expertly slicked back into a chic bun and she carried a kelly green Bottega Veneta bag as well as some leftovers.
Stylish exit: The couple of nearly six months showcased their personal style as they walked to their car following beachside sushi
Quick escape: The Nobu outing marks one of the first for the Black Panther star amid accusations of cultural appropriation for his line of rum
In recent weeks, the Black Panther actor found himself embroiled in controversy over his newly announced line of rum called J’Ouvert.
In filing the trademark the brand asserted that the name had ‘no meaning in a foreign language’ — which outraged the Caribbean community and sparked talk of cultural appropriation.
Contrary to the brand’s patent, J’Ouvert is actually the name of a celebration that originated in Trinidad and Tobago, that annually celebrates emancipation from slavery and the beginning of Carnival.
Many with Caribbean heritage asserted that Michael and other celebrities promoting the line actually had zero connection to the culture, while others said that using the name failed to acknowledge the deep rooted ties to both enslavement and freedom.
Controversy: The Creed actor found his name at the center of controversy after he chose to name his brand of rum J’Ouvert which he said had ‘no meaning’ despite it being a celebration of emancipation in Trinidad
Supporting her man: Naturally Lori took to instagram to promote her boyfriend’s new rum line as she showed off a press box
After the backlash and a petition to bar him from trademarking the name of a culturally rich word — which has now amassed nearly 15,000 signatures — Michael issued a statement.
In his social media post the actor wrote: ‘our intention was never to offend or hurt a culture (we love and respect) and hoped to celebrate and shine a positive light on.’
He continued to say that he and his team had been doing ‘a lot of listening’ and ‘a lot of learning,’ before saying they would be renaming the product.
‘We hear you. I hear you & want to be clear that we are in the process of renaming. We sincerely apologize & look forward to introducing a brand we can all be proud of,’ his statement read.
Rebranding: ‘We hear you. I hear you & want to be clear that we are in the process of renaming,’ his statement read after the backlash
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