Every 4 years, the World Cup goes down, and every year, they pick a 'theme song' that is kinda ethnic. I think the 2010 World Cup selected the 'go-to' ethnic female singer Shakira, because she is probably the most 'ethnic' woman in music--the person who wants u to know that she has reinterpreted her post-colonial-Spanglo culture in the format of approachable pop.

Apparently the little ginger who was executed in the M.I.A. video for "Born Free" [link] was going to be a prevalent extra in the new Shakira video, which would be seen all around the world. However, since he is now branded as 'ginger who got shot in the head', he is probably not a good ginger to represent a global celebration with tons of corporate sponsors:

Sources tell TMZ Ian Hamrick -- the 12-year-old featured in M.I.A.'s "Born Free" -- was slated for a feature role in Shakira's new video for the song "Waka Waka" -- the official tune of the 2010 World Cup.

We're told Hamrick had already shot several scenes for the Shakira video -- but most of the footage featuring Ian ultimately hit the cutting room floor. As for why he got chopped out -- we're thinking producers don't want World Cup fans thinking about an execution while they're trying to enjoy Shakira.

Sources say Hamrick will still appear in the video .... but only in a crowd shot.

Do u think he should be cut from the video all together, just 2 be safe?

Sad that we won't get to see him in this video that probably celebrates 'all types of kids, all different colors' from all over the world. Do u think Ian Hamrick is 'pissed' that he won't be in this mainstream opportunity, or will this type of blog buzz enable him to get roles in meaningful indie films? Is this ginger going to make 'the leap' and become the top ginger actor of the next decade, sorta like one of the Petes from Pete & Pete?

Was it a good move to 'remove his ass' from the video, just to make sure sponsors don't get pissed?
Is M.I.A.'s music video for "Born Free" the most successful music video of 2k10 because it inspired so many 'blog reactions' + coverage?
Is this probably not a big deal, because he is just some 'extra'?
Should M.I.A. go on a tweet spree to stand up for this little ginger?
Did M.I.A. ruin Ian Hamrick's career?
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