Sky Ferreira responds to sexist L.A. Weekly article

Sky Ferreira has responded to an widely criticised article in L.A. Weekly, titled Sky Ferreira’s Sex Appeal Is What Pop Music Needs Right Now.

The piece, by male journalist Art Tavana, draws numerous comparisons between Ferreira and Madonna, saying at one point “both Sky and Madonna have similar breasts in both cup size and ability to cause a shitstorm.”

Elsewhere, Tavana writes: “Ferreira looks like a dirtier Madonna: square jaw, strong eyebrows, lulled green eyes, crucifix, bleached blond hair, translucently pale skin and killer tits,” he writes elsewhere. “I’m not trying to otherize this woman; it has nothing to do with her gender,” the essay claims.

Sky Ferreira has now responded to the piece on twitter, writing “95 percent of articles & interviews about me have had something offensive, false or (sometimes extremely) sexist. Some have been more passive aggressive or subtle & socially acceptable. I’m obviously a lot more than my “sex appeal” or my “knockers”. I’m not ashamed of either of those things either.”

“I’m not a think piece. I’m not a fucking example,” she added. “I’m glad that this is making people think & conversation is happening.”

On Instagram, Ferreira jokingly posted a picture of her and Madonna captioned “that one time Madonna and I compared cup sizes” in reference to the article. She also thanked L.A. Weekly for their apology.