In 2004, Gwen Stefani came stomping out as a solo artist with the hit Hollaback Girl. The music world isn't always kumbaya, it can be cutthroat and nasty. Let's dig down into the dirt and see who the beef was with and if they buried it.
Hollaback refers to someone who responds to rude sexual or romantic overtones. Traditionally catcalls are not delivered by the most classy types. In the song, the singer is ensuring that people understand she won't respond to petty disputes or personal attacks. The word is also used in the Williams & Stefani song "I Ain't No Hollaback Girl".