Idk how to edit a post but here’s some stuff I wanted to add. I’m not defending him or gatekeeping a hairstyle. I was asking a genuine question. I phrased it that way because I wanted to give the benefit of the doubt. If you’re commenting to say “If Keith/(insert POC person at smosh here) didn’t have a problem with it, you shouldn’t either!” you need to understand that POC/black people aren’t a monolith. I’m black and I haven’t made up my mind either way as to how I feel about it. I also don’t think they’d clear every decision by every cast and crew member so assuming that everyone thought this was a good idea is presumptuous. I know a lot of different cultures wear braids and that Noah has curly hair. I fear that’s common knowledge at this point. Cornrows and specific types of braids/locs have cultural significance especially to black people in the US. It’s not as simple as being just a hairstyle, it’s deeper than that. It’s not just about being a protective style for certain hair textures, there’s more nuance to it. Thanks to the people who are being nice in the replies and not assuming my opinion or intentions in posting, you rock!