Hustler honcho Larry Flynt is jumping to the defense of the magazine's 43rd anniversary issue.
The controversial cover features a woman wearing an American flag hijab that is pulled up to reveal part of her bare breast with the words "Freedom First" at the bottom.
"The Hustler Anniversary Issue is an irreverent political statement against the taboos of repression," Flynt told Fox News.
A hijab is worn by some Muslim women to cover their hair and is a symbol of modesty.
This is hardly the first time Huster has faced controversy coming under fire. The magazine infamously features a close-up of a woman's bikini area wearing an American flag bikini bottom.
“Surprise!” she tweeted. “TyTy is the new host of AGT.Can’t wait 2work w/new fam @OfficialMel B @howiemandel @heidiklum & @SimonCowell.”
Banks, 43, will replace Cannon, who controversially resigned last month. In a Facebook post he claimed he was quitting because he’d been threatened with termination after making racial jokes on his Showtime special Nick Cannon: Stand Up, Don’t Shoot.
"I find myself in a dark place having to make a decision that I wish I didn't have to, but as a man, an artist and a voice for my community, I will not be silenced, controlled, or treated like a piece of property," Cannon wrote.
"Not to get too detailed but this isn't the first time executives have attempted to 'put me in my place' for so called unruly actions. I will not stand for it. My moral principles will easily walk away from the millions of dollars they hang over my head."
Banks is no stranger to working on TV. The former supermodel created, executive-produced and hosted America’s Next Top Model for 22 seasons.
