Beyonce's Blackface Controversy

he superstar singer is featured in a photo shoot for French fashion magazine, L'Officiel Paris, wearing black face makeup, which many people find offensive.

AND THIS ISNT THE FIRST TIME THE SUPERSTAR HAS BEEN AT THE CENTER OF CONTROVERSY FOR CHANGING HER SKINTONE! REMEMBER -- WHEN L'OREAL SUPPOSEDLY WHITENED BEYONCE'S FACE IN THEIR COSMETIC ADS? WELL THIS TIME, SHE'S GONE DARKER

THE BOOTYLICIOUS STAR IS FEATURED ON THE COVER OF THE FRENCH FASHION MAGAZINE, "L'OFFICIEL (le-FISS-E-el) PARIS, FOR IT'S 90TH ANNIVERSARY ISSUE.

THE AFRICAN QUEEN-THEMED PHOTO SHOOT IS A TRIBUTE TO NIGERIAN MUSICIAN AND ACTIVIST, FELA KUTI (Fey-la Coo-ti), AND WHILE THE GOWNS AND THE GEMS ARE GORGEOUS, IT'S THE MAKEUP JOB THAT'S CAUSING CONTROVERSY.

SOME SAY BEYONCE'S BLACKFACE SHOULD BE SEEN AS 'ART,' OTHERS SAY THEY'RE OFFENDED BY THE INSENSITIVITY OF THE MAGAZINE.

NOW THE MAG IS DEFENDING THE SHOOT, SAYING, "The designs are all reflective of the African influence on fashion this season. As for the artistic make-up, the inspiration came from several African rituals during which paint is used on the face. We find the images beautiful and inspiring."

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