What was Madonna known for? She came under fire after she shared a series of pictures with photographer Steven Klein on Sunday. The iconic singer has been accused of glorifying violence by posting a picture of herself with a knife held to her neck.
Social media users also called the 63-year-old pop star out for proudly talking about people working for free.
Madonna shared “three never before seen covers” from her V Magazine cover shoot last month. She had said fans will get to read her interview with Jeremy O. Harris when the magazine hit the stands in November.
What was Madonna known for?
Madonna is a pop music singer and actress who went solo in 1981 and became a sensation in the then male-dominated 1980s music scene. By 1991, she had achieved 21 Top 10 hits in the United States and sold more than 70 million albums internationally.
Madonna, original name Madonna Louise Ciccone, (born August 16, 1958, Bay City, Michigan, U.S.), American singer, songwriter, actress, and entrepreneur whose immense popularity in the 1980s and ’90s allowed her to achieve levels of power and control that were nearly unprecedented for a woman in the entertainment industry.
Born into a large Italian American family, Madonna studied dance at the University of Michigan and with the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in New York City in the late 1970s before relocating briefly to Paris as a member of Patrick Hernandez’s disco revue. Returning to New York City, she performed with a number of rock groups before signing with Sire Records. Her first hit, “Holiday,” in 1983, provided the blueprint for her later material—an upbeat dance club sound with sharp production and an immediate appeal. Madonna’s melodic pop incorporated catchy choruses, and her lyrics concerned love, sex, and relationships—ranging from the breezy innocence of “True Blue” (1986) to the erotic fantasies of “Justify My Love” (1990) to the spirituality of later songs such as “Ray of Light” (1998). Criticized by some as being limited in range, her sweet girlish voice nonetheless was well suited to pop music.
Madonna Faces Backlash For Glorifying Violence After Singer’s Knife Photo
“The Material Girl” singer posted three photos on Instagram on Sunday and received massive backlash for the post.
“Art is not dead if you have the strength to fight for what you believe in !! Thanks to all who did support us and slept on couches and worked long hours and for free, all to support madame who is not only here to disturb the peace but to keep Art alive,” she wrote on Instagram.
The first of the three photos in the series shows Madonna holding up the magazine’s cover as she posed in front of the camera. In the second photograph, Klein can be seen holding a knife to the pop star’s throat.
Many criticized Madonna for the controversial photos that she shared with her 16.9 million followers on the social media platform.
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“Switch on your brain. All the women suffering abuse and being murdered, and what you post is a knife to your throat. Disgusting message,” wrote one user.
“Not supportive of any depictions of violence or harm against women. Shame on you,” one person wrote. “So a knife in a woman’s neck is art? The patriarchal system is very happy with you,” read another comment.
Several online users also condemned her for letting her team work for free.
“Why are you shouting from the rooftops that you allowed people to work for free? That is wild, you both should have more respect for the people that helped create your ‘ART,'” one person said, while another wrote, “You’re rich. I’m sure you can pay.”
“Pretty sure that’s just called labor exploitation,” commented one Instagram user.
32. MADONNA ($580M) The pop singer has been active in the music and entertainment industry since 1977. Photo: Mike Coppola/Getty Images.
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