Ariana Grande Cuts Ties With Celeb Photographer Marcus Hyde Over Mannequin’s Nude Picture Declare
Ariana Grande has seemingly spoken out towards celeb photographer Marcus Hyde, after a mannequin accused him of bribing her for nude portraits.
On Sunday evening, Los Angeles-based mannequin Sunnaya took to her Instagram account and shared screenshots of her alleged direct messages with Hyde. She claimed that she reached out to him through DM after he posted an advert searching for fashions.
In her screenshots of their alleged dialog, she claimed that he requested her for nude photographs in alternate for a free photograph session. Nonetheless, when she declined and mentioned that she was solely “comfy taking pictures lingerie and partial nudity,” he allegedly responded with: “It is 2k then.”
“Yeah you wack,” she mentioned, in line with her screenshot of their personal messages. “Discover another person,” he mentioned. “I will hold taking pictures celebs.”
The 33-year-old photographer has labored with Grande, Kim Kardashian, Kanye West, Infantile Gambino, Probability the Rapper, Jhené Aiko and extra.
Following Sunnaya’s accusations, many celebs have commented on the state of affairs, together with the “Thank U, Subsequent” singer.
“expensive fashions/artists in LA / anyplace,” the 26-year-old singer started her caption on Instagram Tales. “i’ve simply learn some surprising and actually heartbreaking tales. i hate that it is a dialog.”
She continued, “please don’t shoot with photographers who make you uncomfortable or make you’re feeling like you should take your clothes off when you do not wish to. if you wish to, sick. however when you do not, please do not. in the event that they let you know you need to pay extra money when you’re clothed that is f–ked and i am sorry that has occurred to you. i promise there are such a lot of respectful, good, proficient photographers on the market.”
In one other textual content field, Grande wrote, “i hate listening to about issues like this. i’m sorry that this was anyone’s expertise and know that it does not should be.”
The “7 Rings” star additionally inspired her followers to “look out for each other.”
Together with Ariana, different celebs have addressed the alleged incident, together with Bella Thorne, Michelle Visage and drag queen Aquaria.
“WE JUST LET THIS S–T SLIDE ALL THE TIME IT AINT OK,” Thorne commented on Weight-reduction plan Prada’s Instagram put up concerning the state of affairs. “So regular tho and that makes it MORE GROSS.”
“This isn’t solely gross but it surely’s bordering on extortion,” Visage chimed in.
Since receiving backlash, Hyde seems to have deleted his Instagram account.
E! Information has reached out to Hyde for remark.