Kim Kardashian West speaks out after a photographer she has collaborated with was accused of misconduct.
As we wrote, according to direct messages posted by Instagram account Diet Prada, Marcus Hyde allegedly would only shoot Los Angeles model and interior design student Sunnaya for free IF she sent him nude photographs of herself beforehand.
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After the shocking story went viral, the KUWTK star — who admitted to working with the artist in the past — broke her silence on IG Story.
The momma of four wrote:
“I have been reading all of the messages and stories from women regarding inappropriate and inexcusable behavior of a photographer that I have worked with in the past. My own experiences have always been professional, and I am deeply shocked, saddened and disappointed to learn that other women have had very different experiences. I stand in full support of every woman’s right to not be harassed, asked or pressured to do anything they are not comfortable with. We cannot allow this type of behavior to go unnoticed and I applaud those who speak out.”
After Hyde survived a near-fatal car crash last year, Kardashian and husband, Kanye West, donated $25,000 to him to help with medical costs.
In April, Marcus attended the rapper’s Sunday Service performance at Coachella.
You can see (below) a photo he took of the reality TV starlet during a trip to Japan last March:
Allegedly, after Sunnaya refused to send naked pics, Hyde was going to charge her $2000 for a session.
Once the model’s friends and followers backed her up by reposting the alleged exchange, Marcus told one of them to “suck a fat big d**k.”
On Monday, Ariana Grande — who also previously worked with Hyde — reportedly unfollowed him on IG, and released a statement addressing the controversy.
The thank u, next singer penned:
“dear models/artists in LA/anywhere, I have just read some shocking and really heartbreaking stories. I hate that this is a conversation. but. please do not shoot with photographers who make you uncomfortable or make you feel like you need to take your clothing off if you don’t want to. if you want to, sick. but if you don’t, please don’t. if they tell you you have to pay more money if you’re clothed that’s f**ked and I’m sorry that has happened to you. I promise there are so many respectful, nice, talented photographers out there.”
The songstress added:
“I hate hearing about things like this. I am sorry that that was anybody’s experience and know that it doesn’t have to be. look out for one another. tag your friends on posts of other photographers who’s work you like and have had positive experiences with and help each other get connected. love working with you guys so much @alfredoflores @allthingsmean @photokohli”
As of this writing, Kim is still following Hyde’s IG page, which appears to be private.
Thoughts, Perezcious readers??
[Image via Kim Kardashian West/Instagram.]
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