Discovery Issue, on sale this week. The rap diva, outfitted in a patterned green Versace dress, dons tribal body paint on one of two covers photographed by Inez van Lamsweerde & Vinoodh Matadin. Inside, the Harajuku Barbie plays dress up in an Emilio **** swimsuit over Calvin Klein briefs and a red leather jacket covered in spikes and safety pins.

I just always want to do me, but me changes every day, says the colorful star, known for her various alter-egos. I would crumple up and die if I had to wake up and be the same person every day. I dont silence those voice anymore. I just let them speak.

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