courtesy of Instagram/@amandaleporeMusic / NewsMusic / NewsTravi$ Scott removed trans model Amanda Lepore from his Astroworld coverDrag queen Aquaria weighed in on the album cover controversyShareLink copied ✔️August 2, 2018August 2, 2018Text Thom Waite Yesterday (August 1), Travis Scott unveiled two pieces of cover artwork for his new album, Astroworld, in an Instagram post. The covers, shot by photographer David LaChapelle, each feature women in various provocative poses in front of a giant blow-up replica of the rapper’s head. But one of the covers – the alternative version – has a notable omission when compared with LaChapelle’s original: iconic trans model Amanda Lepore. In LaChapelle’s artwork (above), Lepore can be seen coyly turning to the camera, to the left of the shot, and in the final picture posted on Instagram she has disappeared (most likely removed by a member of the rapper’s team). Aquaria, the season 10 winner of Ru Paul’s Drag Race, was just one social media user quick to point out the edit, in a tweet that placed the pictures side by side. The mysterious case of the disappearing Amanda.... hmmm @trvisXX 🙄 pic.twitter.com/COflbfoHVH— Aquaria (@aquariaofficial) August 1, 2018 Though the reason behind the omission of Lepore has not actually been given, Aquaria also attributed it to transphobia, adding: “Hi transphobia! I just saw transphobia gurl!”. Amanda Lepore, on the other hand, was more lighthearted about the matter, wondering why she was removed in an Instagram post, but adding, “A girl can’t help it! Too distracting for the eyes! Upstaged everyone in the photograph! Oh well... I love @david_lachapelle and @travisscott!”. Escape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy Expand your creative community and connect with 15,000 creatives from around the world.TrendingThings To Come: Porn saves the world in Maja Malou Lyse’s ‘bimbo sci-fi’The Danish artist’s new show premieres at the 2026 Venice Biennale – here, she discusses her fictional future where ‘porn stars rule the world’ and how it reflects our relationship with images todayArt & PhotographyBeauty10 of the hottest Instagram accounts fusing art, sex and eroticaBeautyNude awakening: Meet the young people embracing naturismLife & Culture9 tips for surviving post-grad life PolaroidArt & PhotographyThree Dazed Clubbers on documenting a complete digital detoxLife & CultureIs Gen Z the most psychic generation yet?FashionHow Indian designer Diya Joukani became the coolest girl on the internetBeautyThe sexiest flesh-baring Instagram accounts you need to followMusic‘We’re the best lyricists’: Matty Healy and Phoebe Bridgers in conversationEscape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy