I sensed that this might happen. This S&M video has brought nothing but problems for Rihanna. See why she’s being sued
Famed artist, photographer and music video director David LaChappelle is suing Rihanna for unspecified damages, claiming that her music video for “S&M” “directly derives” its visual concepts from eight of LaChapelle’s photos.
The recently released video, directed by Melina Matsoukas who also directed videos for Rihanna’s singles “Hard,” “Rude Boy” and “Rockstar 101,” copies the photos’ “composition, total concept, feel, tone, mood, theme, colors, props, settings, decors, wardrobe and lighting” according to LaChappelle. The photos in question ranged in date from 1995-2002 and ran in issues of Vogue Italia.
Rihanna’s publicist has yet to issue a statement from the singer regarding the matter.
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