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Everything you need to know about that Pepsi ad, Sean Paul and Migos have a collab on the way, Netflix changed its ratings system, and more mid-week happenings. - [On Tuesday, Pepsi premiered a new "short film" starring Kendall Jenner]( which was [roundly condemned for cynically co-opting global protest movements for profit.]( Today Pitchfork spotted a tweet by journalist Dorian Lynskey [noting the similarities between the ad campaign and the 1999 video for "Out Of Control" by The Chemical Brothers.]( - [Today, Pepsi responded to the public's criticism]( “This is a global ad that reflects people from different walks of life coming together in a spirit of harmony, and we think that’s an important message to convey,” Pepsi's statement reads. [Later today, the company pulled the ad]( stating: “Pepsi was trying to project a global message of unity, peace and understanding. Clearly we missed the mark, and we apologize.” - This week's [GEN F is Sevdaliza]( a Dutch-Iranian roamer finding a spriritual home in music. [Get to know the experimental pop songwriter]( who speaks four languages and funded a masters degree after running away at 15, right here. - Last month it was announced that Aziz Ansari and Alan Yang's hit comedy Master Of None would be back for a second season in May. [Watch the very pleasant, newly-released season two trailer]( while you wait for the May 12th release. - Netflix users: the streaming platform is swapping out its star rating system for a thumbs up/thumbs down rating system. [More details on the change here.]( - Wow dreams do come true: Sean Paul and Migos were seen filming a new music video together! [See scenes from the shoot here]( and then revisit our [list of the best Sean Paul collaborations of all time.]( - Tuesday night, Skepta headlined a small charity fundraiser at North London's Islington Assembly Hall last night in aid of homelessness charity, Shelter. The grime star was [joined by a bunch of guests]( including a special introduction by actor Idris Elba, an appearance from brother JME during "That's Not Me." A$AP Rocky also popped up for "Put That On My Set." [Watch clips from the night here.]( - [Happy birthday to the legendary and forever young Skateboard P.]( In honor of his day of birth, check out his [2001 Beat Construction interview]( and then [relive how N.E.R.D. lowkey invented the internet]( with producer Matt Martians, artist manager Shiv Pandya, rapper Remy Banks, and video director Shomi Patwary. THE SEX ISSUE Feb/March 2017 [ORDER NOW]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [Youtube]( [Tumblr]( [Snapchat]( © 2016 The FADER | All rights reserved. [Unsubscribe]( | [Update Preferences](