Rihanna's clip considered plagiarism.

American photographer David Lachapelle has issued a claim to the singer Rihanna, reports Reuters। Plaintiff believes that the clip of the performer "S & M" is plagiarized his work.

"S & M" - a song from the fifth and last to date album of Rihanna's "Loud". The record went on sale in November 2010. Arrangement "S & M" was released as a single January 21, 2011. Video for the song took off Matsukas Melina (Melina Matsoukas).

Lachapelle said that he found in the video sending at least eight to your photos. He believes that the creators of the movie borrowed from his work "the track, the general idea, feeling and mood, color, scenery, costumes and lighting." Information about what exactly the amount photographer intends to require the singer as a consideration, no.

Lachapelle photographed celebrities such as David Bowie, Bjork, Angelina Jolie, Leonardo DiCaprio, Britney Spears, Madonna and Lady Gaga. His work has appeared in magazines Rolling Stone, GQ and Vanity Fair. In addition, he took a number of music videos, including videos for several songs by Elton John and Christina Aguilera.