How the ‘Thriller’ Lean Became a ‘Rite of Passage’ for a New Generation of R&B Artists

Durand Bernarr, Eric Bellinger, Ari Lennox, and others all put their own spin on the iconic reclining pose for the covers of their new albums

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May 7, 2026 - 23:18
How the ‘Thriller’ Lean Became a ‘Rite of Passage’ for a New Generation of R&B Artists
Durand Bernarr, Eric Bellinger, Ari Lennox, and others all put their own spin on the iconic reclining pose for the covers of their new albums
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