TheAlpha 3,830 Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 Leading up to the release of his new album Astroworld, Travis Scott revealed the record’s cover art, shot by photographer Dave LaChapelle, who then shared alternate artwork featuring the iconic transgender model Amanda Lepore. Scott then posted a new version in which Lepore was notably absent, leading to backlash from people who speculated that the action was rooted in transphobia. His response You know this is just my opinion, right? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Borislshere 52,615 Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 "I have nothing but respect for the LGBTQ community" LMAO LIE AGAIN PLEASE Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAlpha 3,830 Posted August 5, 2018 Author Share Posted August 5, 2018 14 minutes ago, Borislshere said: "I have nothing but respect for the LGBTQ community" LMAO LIE AGAIN PLEASE Yea, this was disrespectful. How are you gonna do that to your queer fans in front of people who we all know tend to be really homophobic? I was really looking forward to listen to his new album. I ain't streaming sh!t. F#ck him. You know this is just my opinion, right? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Nook 37,718 Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 8 minutes ago, Borislshere said: "I have nothing but respect for the LGBTQ community" LMAO LIE AGAIN PLEASE Uh Red Wine... Convict... Gah Gah... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rumours 45,521 Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 Wait... so are they using the image with Amanda on it or not? Also, the audacity of him claiming that he has respect for the LGBTQ community... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrankGutz 9,529 Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 1 minute ago, Rumours1977 said: Wait... so are they using the image with Amanda on it or not? Also, the audacity of him claiming that he has respect for the LGBTQ community... Probably he didnt wrote that Dᴄ • Dᴀʀᴋ Hᴏʀsᴇ | Hᴏʀʀᴏʀ • Tʜʀɪʟʟᴇʀ | Eʟᴇᴄᴛʀᴏɴɪᴄ | Fɪᴛɴᴇss | Mᴀɴᴅʏ Mᴏᴏʀᴇ • Lᴀᴅʏ Gᴀɢᴀ • Sᴏᴘʜɪᴇ Bᴇxᴛᴏʀ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scathach 6,674 Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 It's probably an hypocritical statement but a rapper saying he supports the lgbtq community is something important, I think. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAlpha 3,830 Posted August 5, 2018 Author Share Posted August 5, 2018 4 minutes ago, Rumours1977 said: Wait... so are they using the image with Amanda on it or not? Also, the audacity of him claiming that he has respect for the LGBTQ community... He mentions that in the booklet all the pictures will be included.. It's whatever at this point. I didn't know that video of him insulting queer fans existed until now. You know this is just my opinion, right? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ItsTommyBitch 12,640 Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 ... This just seems like a PR stunt. Why not use the image then, + with controversy in the past Even if he's problematic, the GP has said time and time again they don't give a **** about inclusivity or diversity or common decency when it comes to rappers street cred or supporting their music though, so its lose lose. 私自身もこの世の中も誰もかれもが, どんなに華やかな人生でも, どんなに悲惨な人生でも, いつかは変貌し, 破壊され、消滅してしまう. すべてがもともとこの世に存在しない一瞬の幻想なのだから Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
justanothergay 2,486 Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 How trashy. That's the last I'll say about it, he doesn't deserve anyone's attention. that boy that boy that boy that boy that boy That Boy THAT BOY is a MONSTER Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rumours 45,521 Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 3 minutes ago, TheAlpha said: He mentions that in the booklet all the pictures will be included.. It's whatever at this point. I didn't know that video of him insulting queer fans existed until now. I just think it’s gonna be pretty pitiful if he went through this entire explanation about his supposed respect for LGBTQ people and then decides to use the picture without her on it for his album cover. A legend like Amanda does not deserve to be treated with such disrespect. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catnikko 11,548 Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 So people thought he removed her because he found out she was a trans women right? As if he wouldn't have already known that It just seems like another case of people being so easily offended Actual patient Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phlop 4,773 Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 It’s odd to say she upstaged everyone when she’s in the background and there’s a naked woman laying flat in the front and one posing in front of the big head. Amanda is in the back and you can barely see her expression, there’s literally little detail to her. So I don’t believe that excuse and that video doesn’t help. BYE Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miel 15,009 Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 23 minutes ago, ItsTommyBitch said: ... This just seems like a PR stunt. Why not use the image then, + with controversy in the past Even if he's problematic, the GP has said time and time again they don't give a **** about inclusivity or diversity or common decency when it comes to rappers street cred or supporting their music though, so its lose lose. It's totally a PR stunt, unfortunately. And I agree with your second point, too. Unless we as a whole society collectively hold him accountable, it might just brush under the radar, just like many previously. 3 points in and ready for more Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKANK 14,288 Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 David Lachapelle said he removed Amanda Lepore because she stole focus. Amanda Lepore said she was fine with being removed. Travis Scott confirms David Lachapelle's explanation, and sends a message of unanimous support to the entire LGBT community. But nope, this is still an act of transphobia. Willingness to reject reason if reason conflates with your decided world view is a quality members of this site share with Trump supporters. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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