Rihanna under fire for 'dehumanizing' nun magazine cover as she’s called out for religious mockery

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Rihanna's recent magazine cover has stirred controversy and criticism from various quarters, particularly from the Christian community, who perceive her choice of attire as disrespectful and dehumanizing.

The cover story of Interview Magazine, titled 'Rihanna is Ready to Confess,showcases the multi-talented star in a striking visual captured by photographer Nadia Lee Cohen. In the image, Rihanna adopts a bold and provocative interpretation of the traditional nun attire, merging elements of '90s fashion with Betty Boop aesthetics.

Rihanna's steamy Nun Magazine cover draws criticism

The cover of Interview Magazine features Rihanna donning a racy ensemble reminiscent of a nun's habit, a traditional garment worn by women in religious orders. The 36-year-old singer accentuated her look with bold makeup, including bright red lipstick, and left her shirt unbuttoned to showcase her figure.

Some fans voiced their frustration, highlighting their discomfort with the portrayal of religious representations in a sexualized manner.

One user wrote, "She's not taunting me, she is just sealing her own fate."

Another said: "The most offensive part somehow is her makeup. Wild how they could make someone so naturally beautiful look so hideous. God will not be mocked."

The other user commented, "The attack and hatred of religion in this country is sad to see."

Another user wrote, "Desperate for relevance and attention."

"She doesn't taunt me at all. She is making her own case with the Lord, not mine," said another user.

Rihanna says she has 'lot of visual ideas'

Rihanna, the renowned singer and entrepreneur, recently provided a glimpse into her creative process as she prepares for her much-anticipated return to the music scene. With fans eagerly awaiting her ninth studio album, dubbed 'R9', Rihanna discussed her unique approach to crafting music and the unexpected twists in her creative journey.

In a candid feature with Interview Magazine, Rihanna delved into her creative process, revealing a significant departure from her usual approach. Known for her groundbreaking music and innovative visuals, Rihanna shared that her current creative process has taken an intriguing turn.

The 36-year-old singer disclosed that, despite not yet having finalized the songs for her upcoming album, she is brimming with "a lot of visual ideas." This reversal of her typical process, where music typically precedes visual concepts, has left her with a surplus of imaginative visuals but a shortage of accompanying musical compositions.

"It’s weird. My brain is working backward right now," Rihanna confessed. "I usually have the music first, and the music leads me into all of these visual opportunities, and now I’m having all of these visuals."

"But maybe that’s the key, this time. Maybe the visual ideas are leading me to the songs that I need to make," Rihanna mused, highlighting the potential synergy between her visual concepts and musical creations.

In response to inquiries about whether these visual ideas signify a "rebirth" for her, Rihanna teased with characteristic wit, revealing that her inspirations range from "random ideas" to "quirky ideas" that may have "nothing to do with me at all." However, she playfully refrained from divulging too much, quipping, "I mean, I can’t tell you. The opps is watching."