Kendall Jenner stars in the soda company’s new “Live For Now” campaign.
It was the first commercial of the series which depicts her getting distracted by crowds of protesters outside while in the midst of a photo shoot, ultimately deciding to join them, grabbing a Pepsi, and mingling with the masses in the name of social justice.
However, the new ad for Pepsi quickly became the target of backlash. It was quickly accused of appropriating the Black Lives Matter movement and using social justice to sell soda. Find out more at FOX 8.
From the classic commercials featuring Michael Jackson and Ray Charles, to the long-standing rivalry with Coca Cola, the 120-year-old beverage has become an iconic part of global pop culture and shows no signs of stopping.
Here are 11 things that you may not know about the drink that has been hitting the spot for generations of soda drinkers shared by Mentalfloss.com.