She’s just expressing herself.
Madonna slammed Instagram as sexist after the social media app allegedly removed her latest sensual photo shoot without warning because part of the singer’s nipple was showing.
“I’m reposting photographs Instagram took down without warning or notification….. The reason they gave my management that does not handle my account was that a small portion of my nipple was exposed,” Madonna, 63, captioned an Instagram post on Thursday in which she was seen posing on a bed while wearing lingerie and fishnet stockings with a red heart emoji strategically placed over her nipple.
The “Material Girl” artist voiced her disgust of those who sexualize a nipple even though it is just a vehicle used to feed new life.
“It is still astounding to me that we live in a culture that allows every inch of a woman’s body to be shown except a nipple. As if that is the only part of a woman’s anatomy that could be sexualized,” she wrote. “The nipple that nourishes the baby!”
She also noted the unfair double standard that exists in society where men are allowed to show their chest when women are not.
“Can’t a mans nipple be experienced as erotic ??!! And what about a woman’s ass which is never censored anywhere,” she wrote.
She concluded, “Giving thanks that I have managed to maintain my sanity through four decades of censorship…… sexism……ageism and misogyny. Perfectly timed with the lies we have been raised to believe about the pilgrims peacefully breaking bread with the Native American Indians when they landed on Plymouth Rock! God bless America 🇺🇸 ♥️❌ #artistsareheretodisturbthepeace.”
A spokesperson for Meta, the umbrella company that owns Facebook and Instagram, told Page Six in a statement, “We take down content that breaks our rules whenever we find it, no matter who posts it. While we understand not everyone will always agree with where we draw the line, our rules are designed to help keep everyone of all ages safe on our apps, while giving space for as much expression as possible.”
The rep added that the rules of Instagram apply to everyone and they removed Madonna’s post over the adult nudity. Meta also noted that their rules about nudity have changed over time after receiving feedback from their community in regard to photos involving breastfeeding, acts of protests, art, and educational or health posts.
Madonna had initially posted the series of revealing photos to Instagram on Wednesday. She also posted a few topless pics and was seen posing in all sorts of crazy positions with her butt on full display.
“Angel watching over Me ♥️,” she originally captioned the post.
Several celebrities had responded to Madonna’s racy pics, including 50 Cent and Kate Beckinsale.
A rep for Meta, the umbrella company that owns Facebook and Instagram, did not immediately respond to Page Six’s request for comment.
