Billie Eilish slams ‘NYLON’ for photoshopped topless cover without consent

Billie Eilish has called out NYLON Germany magazine after the company allegedly created a photoshopped image of her for the cover without her knowledge or consent.

You can read statements from Eilish and NYLON Germany below.

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NYLON unveiled the cover as part of their “Digital Prodigies” issues. The cover is a photoshopped image of Eilish appearing to be shirtless and bald.

 

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DIGITAL PRODIGIES – the supernatural fembot faces of the future: we can’t keep it in any longer and over-excitedly reveal to you the digital preview of one of our brand new covers: @billieeilish designed by @e.memories ??? Official print issue & cover story dropping on FRIDAY featuring Billie and more digital prodigies as told by their fans – because they know their leaders best. Stay tuned for more covers & digital video art dropping throughout this week. Excited? Tag who needs to see this ? • • • • • • • • • #billieeilish #cover #digitalcover #coverart #billie #eilish #wherearetheavocados #eilishfans #eyelashes #pirates #digitalprodigy #digitalart #virtualarts #artistsoninstagram #virtualgate #contemporaryart #billieeilishmusic #billieeilishvideo

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Eilish responded to the Instagram post of her cover, claiming her and her team knew nothing about the piece.

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You can read her full post on NYLON‘s Instagram below.

“what the fuck is this shit.

1. i was never approached by nylon about this piece whatsoever. i did not know it was happening nor did anyone on my team.
2. this is not even a real picture of me.
i had absolutely no creative input.
3. youre gonna make a picture of me shirtless?? thats not real?? at 17? and make it the cover???? even if the picture was supposed to look like some robot version of me… i did not consent in any way.
4. ANNNDDD YOU’RE GONNA REMOVE ALL MY FUCKIN HAIR?
booooooooooo to you??”

Later, the magazine company edited their post claiming their only intention was to honor Eilish’s impact and her work.

“EDIT ➡️ „To you, @billieeilish & your fans: For this cover, it was never our intention to create a look that is confusing or insulting to Billie Eilish. It was only ever our intention to honor Billies impact and her work by creating this avatar which is part of a cover series highlighting the power of digital prodigy artists. This avatar is a piece of 3D artwork created in dedication to her achievements and the positive effect she has had on millions around the globe – including us.“

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? Welcome to the fucking full cover future ?@billieeilish is one of three cover stars for our new issue #8 on DIGITAL PRODIGIES, dropping this FRIDAY ⚡️⚡️⚡️ This issue is all different while still keeping our NYLON spirit alive: We asked fans to tell the stories of three digital prodigies who are redefining the future of being a Teen Superstar. What’s more: @madelame, @riconasty and @stefaniegiesinger talk transcending the Gen Z vibe and what encapsulates the struggle of growing up. Our conclusion? Nothing is impossible, which is why we‘re skiing in September and challenge 80s aerobic queens in contemporary fashion spreads. Plus: German-gone-US Pop prodigy @kimpetras sat down to give us her thoughts on everything from trans discrimination to making it big across the ocean. Are you as hyped as we are?? Tag who needs to see this & go grab a copy on newsstands on Friday ? Billie fembot designed & imagined by @e.memories, story by @_edditude_ & @robmic • • • EDIT ➡️ „To you, @billieeilish & your fans: For this cover, it was never our intention to create a look that is confusing or insulting to Billie Eilish. It was only ever our intention to honor Billies impact and her work by creating this avatar which is part of a cover series highlighting the power of digital prodigy artists. This avatar is a piece of 3D artwork created in dedication to her achievements and the positive effect she has had on millions around the globe – including us.“ • • • • • • • • • #billieeilish #cover #digitalcover #coverart #billie #eilish #wherearetheavocados #eilishfans #eyelashes #pirates #digitalprodigy #digitalart #virtualarts #artistsoninstagram #virtualgate #contemporaryart #billieeilishmusic #billieeilishvideo

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