Controversial Singer’s “Explicit” Photo Post With BLACKPINK’s Jennie Triggers Backlash

A photo post by a controversial singer featuring BLACKPINK‘s Jennie, dubbed “explicit,” has sparked major backlash against both stars.

BLACKPINK’s Jennie | @jennierubyjane/Instagram

After attending the 2026 Met Gala, Jennie was spotted at several after-parties, including one where controversial star Diplo was DJ’ing.

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Following the Met Gala, a netizen shared Diplo’s recent Instagram story that featured Jennie and her song, sharing that the idol had been featured on a post with explicit photos, showing women in positions that show their backside.

🚨| Diplo posts explicit pictures with JENNIE and using her song 🚨

(The pic is uncensored on his story) pic.twitter.com/xLoHhJAaLc

— KpopInsider (@KpopInside4rdi) May 6, 2026

When it was posted, it sparked a wave of criticism.

Many speculated that one of the exposed pictures was Jennie herself, but others focused on her close ties to Diplo, despite constant netizen backlash over his problematic personality, especially as Jennie is seen as a feminist icon.

i fucking hate this woman, uses feminism only to promote her songs, while hangs around with r*pists all the time https://t.co/rqlgECnUOn

— may🔇🧘🏿‍♀️ (@talestannies) May 6, 2026

It’s kind of very on brand for Jennie’s feminism to be hanging out with men who were accused of sexual ass@ult and distributing revenge p*rn. https://t.co/EUOxPeqvZp

— ً (@ACT0RTAEHYUNG) May 6, 2026

fan wars aside, i’m sure she didn’t consent for that to be uploaded he’s so freaking disgusting https://t.co/cMdubTcUzb

— nic ★ heard pied piper (@lovetisan) May 6, 2026

Oh my gosh that’s actually disgusting.

— taehyungsmami⁷ is seeing bts in Arlington and LA (@21stephanieee_) May 6, 2026

the picture you censored is actually disgusting af 💀 https://t.co/IcbYSVsfO3

— 🐾 (@ilaysvrt) May 6, 2026

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