

This content is not available due to your privacy preferences. Many commenters took issue with Del Rey's overall statement, especially that the musician seemingly associated rappers with people of color. "My dearest friends have been from all over the place, so before you make comments again about a WOC/POC issue, I'm not the one storming the capital, I'm literally changing the world by putting my life and thoughts and love out there on the table 24 seven. My best friends are rappers my boyfriends have been rappers," the singer added. "In 11 years working I have always been extremely inclusive without even trying to. We are all a beautiful mix of everything- some more than others which is visible and celebrated in everything I do," she wrote, referencing the women who appear on the album cover.

"My beautiful friend Valerie from Del Rio Mexico, my dearest friend Alex and my gorgeous friend Dakota Rain as well as my sweetheart Tatiana. And damn! As it happens when it comes to my amazing friends and this cover yes there are people of color on this records picture and that's all I'll say about that but thank you," she wrote. "I also want to say that with everything going on this year! And no this was not intended-these are my best friends, since you are asking today.
