Acclaimed artist Kehinde Wiley faces allegations of sexual misconduct, threatening the future of his empire that celebrated Black masculinity in the art world.
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Wiley, known for his vibrant portraits of young Black men, has been accused of sexual assault by multiple models, according to New York Magazine's investigation.
The scandal could jeopardize Wiley's lucrative career, as his work has been embraced by A-list clients like Oprah Winfrey and former President Barack Obama, whose official portrait he painted in 2018.