Covers of new releases by Megan Thee Stallion and Ice Spice feature images shot by iconic rap photographer David LaChapelle.
The adage that you shouldn’t judge a book by a cover doesn’t seem to apply to albums. Earlier this month, when Megan Thee Stallion and Ice Spice debuted the cover artwork for their highly anticipated upcoming releases, the internet reaction was swift and harsh, critiquing the musicians’ choices and the artistic ability of everyone involved.
“That was pretty much analog,” LaChapelle says of the “Megan” cover. “We built that set, lit it, put a little bit of smoke … if that looks like AI, I’d like to know what buttons to press.” The redemption arc captured on “Megan” is reminiscent of Tupac’s famous bathtub photo shoot, which came after the legendary rapper had survived a 1994 shooting and spent time in prison on sexual abuse charges before being released pending an appeal.
“With women in hip-hop, the question has always been, ‘Is this the real you? Is this the real image of you that you’re putting across?’” Topak says. “If it is, great, you own your sexuality, your femininity … If it’s not, then I think that comes through in the photographs, as well.”
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