Did Rihanna Rip Off David LaChapelle's Video Concept For "S&M"???

The people are talking, honey!!! And I must say....somebody has some explaining to do!

David LaChapelle has a unique and distinctive look to his photographs and music videos, so when stills were released comparing Rihanna's S&M video to LaChapelle's work, the internet went Bizerk!!!

A source within LaChapelle’s studio says:

....the photographer has worked previously with the songstress, but he was definitely not involved in any way with this project.

 And to Rihanna's credit, the video was co-directed with her and Melina Matsoukas.

“Interns told us that fans were buzzing about the video and wanting to know if David had directed it. Then the phone in the office started ringing off the hook, everyone was like ‘wow it’s amazing – it’s the exact same.’”

LaChapelle took to his Twitter account and voiced the following:

@perezhilton @rihanna The next time you make a David LaChapelle music video you should probably hire David LaChapelle

Oooop!!!

Another comparison under the break....

YEP...she stole it!