What is a hollaback girl?

"Hollaback Girl" is a song by American singer Gwen Stefani, released in 2004. It's notable for several reasons:

• Commercial Success: It was a massive hit, topping the Billboard Hot 100 chart and achieving international success. It remains one of Stefani's signature songs and a defining track of her solo career.

• Catchy Chorus and Harajuku Girls Influence: The song's memorable chorus, including the now-iconic phrase "Hollaback Girl," is instantly recognizable. The song's overall aesthetic and backing dancers were heavily influenced by Japanese Harajuku street style, a fact which has generated both praise and controversy over the years.

• "B-A-N-A-N-A-S" Controversy: The song gained additional attention due to a brief lyrical exchange ("You're bananas, B-A-N-A-N-A-S!") with another artist (Kut Kloe), fueling a minor celebrity feud and contributing to the song's overall buzz.

• Cultural Impact: "Hollaback Girl" is considered a landmark song of the 2000s, influencing both pop music and popular culture with its unique sound, catchy lyrics, and memorable music video. The phrase "Hollaback Girl" itself became a widely used slang term.

However, the song's association with Harajuku culture has also been criticized for cultural appropriation, highlighting the complexities of cultural borrowing and representation in popular music. It's a song with a significant legacy, but one that's also subject to ongoing critical discussion.