See Rihanna's Nearly-Nude Single Cover

October 30, 2009, 06:32 AM Post Comments

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Def Jam records has released a publicity image of the cover of Rihanna's single "Russian Roulette," that is shocking. A topless Rihanna is wrapped in rope that begins at her neck and goes down her body, producing a disturbing peek-a-boo, nearly nude look.

Def Jam records has released a publicity image of the cover of Rihanna's single "Russian Roulette," that is shocking. She's topless, wrapped up in rope--in a nearly nude look.

But the shocking photo may not be enough to sell records. Singersroom.com reports that after becoming one of the most discussed singles of the year, "Russian Roulette" barely broke into the Billboard Hot 100 charts, logging in at No. 99. The song, which will be part of the upcoming "Rated R" album, has been deemed a wrong move or single choice by many fans.

The outfit Rihanna wore on stage at the American Music Awards in November 2008 defied gravity. The bodice is so low-cut and revealing, we have to wonder how it stayed up!

Singersroom.com opines that not everyone is enthused with the single and perhaps its negative lyrics. A video for "Russian Roulette" is set for premiere in the coming weeks.

With barely anything holding together the top of this mini-dress, Rihanna was the belle of the ball at the 2006 Billboard Music Awards.

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