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Everyone remembers the controversy music producer-turned-rapper Pharrell caused when he released his the cover art for his newest album “Girl.”

Well it appears that the singer took note. His latest video for the song “Marilyn Monroe” not only features a black woman on the single’s cover, but a plethora of different women. 

Check out the video here:

 

The “Frontin'” producer caused controversy for not featuring a black girl on the cover art for his single “G I R L” where the star was seen in a bathrobe with three women. After he revealed that one of the women was indeed black, he was accused of colorism for choosing a light skinned black woman.

Thoughts on the Marilyn Monroe album cover?

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