Drew Barrymore hit with racism claims after copying 'black men frolicking' trend

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READ MORE: Heidi Klum sizzles in seriously plunging skintight dress ahead of AGTTaking to the video sharing platform, they said: "You and I both know you are capable of enjoying the rain, frolicking freely, without filming it and posting it to TikTok."They added that Drew "co-signed people who just go out of their way to disrespect and dismiss the boundaries that black creators have set."And now you're one of those people."Drew's video which she shared on her TikTok profile frustrated the user as she rushed outside to make the most of the rain following a recent drought in California.She told her online fans: "Whenever you can, go out into the rain.

Do not miss the opportunity." Drew has been accused of copying a trend which was originally started by TikTok user @thexsadxoptimistic, who posted a video of himself in May, running through a field.In the clip, he said: "oh my God, I'm running through a field frolicking."His video had since gone viral alongside the hashtag #blackmenfrolicking which has since seen the hashtag be used over 600,000 times.Following the criticism, many fans have flocked to social media to defend Drew against the allegations.Shukri Abdullahi Abdirahman said: "I'm so utterly confused.

Somebody, please explain to the connection between frolicking in the rain and black people? Are there historical atrocities committed against black people by a white person(s) frolicking in the rain?

My questions are genuine."For more of the latest showbiz and TV news from the Daily Star, make sure you sign up for one of our newsletters here. "I have watched this video 6 times could someone please explain to me why it's racist," said one fan.Before a second typed: "I still don't understand why that woman is mad at.