PartyNextDoor has revealed the cover art for his upcoming studio album, PARTYNEXTDOOR 4, which features a woman who appears to be expecting some company.
The 30-year-old shared the image across social media on Monday (April 1), and despite the day being recognized as one for pranks, the nude artwork seems to be official.
“PARTYNEXTDOOR 4 (P4) the album out April 26,” confirmed the “Recognize” performer on Instagram.
The photo features a first-person shot of a woman bending over on a bed with her back slightly arched. The top of her buttocks are exposed and a “4” tattoo is centered on her lower back. She has four long braids laid out like ropes as her face is tucked into the sheet.
PARTYNEXTDOOR at Billboard Presents The Stage at SXSW held at the Four Seasons on March 14, 2024 in Austin, Texas.
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The eye-catching image earned the R&B singer mixed reactions in his comment section. On Instagram, rapper Saweetie commented “real cancer sh*t,” while another user praised the model used in the picture, commenting “I love the stretch marks it’s giving natural.”
Over on X, commentary wasn’t as supportive, with one user expressing, “That Partynextdoor album cover is classless,” and another questioning, “Partynextdoor there weren’t no other alternative covers..?”
PARTYNEXTDOOR performs on the Main Stage on Day 1 of Wireless Festival 2018 at Finsbury Park on July 6, 2018 in London, England.
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Sharing the PND4 artwork is the next step for the chart-topping musician, as he previously shared the singles “Resentment” and “Real Woman.” The album is set to be his first full-length release since 2020’s Partymobile.
“The only thing that’s important, that has changed my life, is dropping music. I’m not worried about the fame,” explained PartyNextDoor to Billboard. He continued to detail, “This is the hardest I’ve ever worked on an album. This is the proudest I’ve felt. I’m excited to grind even more for the next [one]. I’m in love with how hard you should work for it.”
Take a look at the NSFW album artwork for PartyNextDoor 4 below.