Key takeaways:
- Halle Berry spoke out against Drake for using a photo of her without her permission as the cover art for his new single.
- Berry explained that Drake had asked her for permission to use the 2012 photo of her getting slimed at the Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards, but she had declined.
- The official album artwork is a drawing by Drake’s son Adonis and Berry’s fans have been supportive of her stance, with many applauding her for standing up for her rights.
Halle Berry has spoken out against rapper Drake for using a photo of her without her permission as the cover art for his new single, “Slime You Out,” featuring SZA.
The Academy Award-winning actress took to Instagram to express her displeasure, posting a text note that read: “Sometimes you have to be the bigger guy … even if you’re a woman!”
Berry explained that Drake had asked her for permission to use the 2012 photo of her getting slimed at the Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards, but she had declined. She then went on to say that when people you admire disappoint you, you have to be the bigger person and move on.
The official album artwork is a drawing by Drake’s son Adonis.
“I’m a big fan of Drake’s music, but I was disappointed to learn that he had used a photo of me without my permission,” Berry said in a statement. “I understand that he was likely trying to make a creative statement, but it was still a violation of my rights as an artist.”
Berry’s fans have been supportive of her stance, with many applauding her for standing up for her rights.
“It’s important for artists to be aware of their rights when it comes to their work,” said one fan. “I’m glad Halle Berry is speaking out and setting a good example for other artists.”
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