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Beyoncé's Album Cover Sparks Controversy Ahead Of Release Date

Beyoncé laying on bed

Beyoncé's upcoming album, Cowboy Carter, has been generating buzz ahead of its release date. The album cover art has sparked some controversy, with singer Erykah Badu criticizing the artwork. In response, Beyoncé's publicist, Yvette Schure, defended the singer by highlighting Beyoncé's iconic braided hairstyles throughout her career.

Badu had questioned the album cover for Act II: Cowboy Carter, which features Beyoncé posing naked with a sash across her chest and hips. The sash reads “Act II Beyincé” on a white fabric with blue and red hems. Beyoncé's braided hairstyle with red and white beads at the ends of her bangs drew attention, as did her pose holding a lit marijuana cigarette.

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