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Madonna Clarifies Meaning Behind Controversial "Rebel Heart" Photos

Madonna may be a lot of things: a music icon, an envelope pusher, someone who loves to pose naked. But the legendary singer has come out and said she is not Nelson Mandela. Or Martin Luther King, Jr. Or Bob Marley. The artist is in scolding hot water these days after publishing photos of these famous figures  impersonating the cover of her new album, “Rebel Heart,” implying (to many) that there’s a similarity between herself and these world changers. In response to the criticism, Madonna has taken to Facebook and offered up the following explanation: I’m sorry. I’m not comparing my self to anyone. I’m admiring and acknowledging there Rebel Hearts. This is niether a crime or an insult or racist. I also did it with Michael jaclson and frida khalo and marilyn monroe. Am I saying I am them? NO. I’m saying they are Rebel Hearts too. And I didn’t do it. My fans did. And I just re posted those photos. My fans aren’t racist either. If they put me in the same category as these other people. Thank you. I’m very flattered and I hope one day to live up to 1 100th of what those people accomplished. Madonna then included a new pictures of John Lennon and Princess Diana (above) Photoshopped as a “Rebel Heart.” What do you think, readers? Is Madonna still crossing a line by including these activists in her album promotion? Or does this scandal pale in comparison to past Madonna scandals, such as when she referred to the vegetable kale as gay ? 10 Controversial Photos of Madonna 1. Madonna Armpit Hair Pic Madonna has hair in her armpit. And she’s not afraid to show it off.

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Madonna Compares Self to Nelson Mandela and Martin Luther King, Sparks Outrage

Madonna recently compared online song leaks from her new album to rape and terrorism , generating her usual bit of controversy in the process. But that was apparently just the appetizer to a full-on meal of outrage the legendary artist has gone on to spark this week. In a series of Photoshopped Instagram pictures to promote her CD, “Rebel Hearts,” Madonna seemingly likened herself to Martin Luther King Jr. and Nelson Mandela by superimposing her album artwork on to their faces. “This #rebelheart fought for freedom!” Madonna captioned the photo of Mandela, adding of Dr. King: “This #rebelheart had a dream.” The use of such icons as a tool of music promotion has stirred up anger among many Twitter followers. “This is pure stupidity,” wrote one user, whole another told the artist to “grow up” and another posed a question question: “Bitch what the f—k?” In a more eloquent critique, another “beate_abbey” wrote the following: “To lessen Mandela’s and Dr. King’s achievements as far as making their faces involuntarily a part of a marketing campaign for some irrelevant pop music is just a huge perception disorder. I’m already unnerved by all this pictures with strings in people’s faces. This despair is such a cringe factor. It’s a pity.” 10 Controversial Photos of Madonna 1. Madonna Armpit Hair Pic Madonna has hair in her armpit. And she’s not afraid to show it off. One day before her controversial snapshots went public, Madonna appeared aware they would cause anger. “Dear haters, I have so much more for you to be mad at … be patient!” she wrote on Instagram. The Material Girl also recently posed in a burqa and referred to kale as gay .

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