“Black man wanting white woman”: Tom Brady’s ex-wife Gisele Bündchen and LeBron James Vogue cover slammed over racist imagery

In 2008, Vogue’s cover featuring LeBron James and Gisele Bündchen sparked intense debate about race and representation. Critics saw the imagery as perpetuating harmful stereotypes, comparing it to the “King Kong” trope. While Vogue defended the cover, the controversy highlighted how aesthetics carry historical weight. The incident underscored that milestone “firsts” often face backlash, revealing societal sensitivities.