American Idol’s Inessa Lee Featured on Playboy Australia for Social Activism through Music

Australian Playboy 2025 Christmas cover features social activist Inessa Lee. This American Idol Alumna uses her music to spread peace messages on social media. Her single “Love Gun” has recently peaked at No. 5 on the UK Music Week Club chart and got on Top 10 Spotify Japan reaching over 2,3 million streams.

The driving force behind the success of Inessa’s song is a social media flash mob called “Love Gun for Peace”. Supported by the award-winning charity IFERS, this initiative united many influencers with one goal – to stop online hate. They posted clips of themselves dancing to “Love Gun” with various anti-bullying slogans. This movement generated buzz for Inessa’s song and earned her Christmas Playboy cover in Australia.

Inessa is preparing to introduce a dedicated support line for individuals facing cyber-harassment through the IFERS online platform. “There’s been a surge of hostility on social media, especially among teens. I’ve dealt with these issues myself, so I understand how to help others manage their emotions,” the influencer explained.

Reportedly, Inessa Lee experienced online harassment that came from Jasmine Amy Rogers, a former actress of “Boop!”. Allegedly, she accused Inessa of the musical early closing. Inessa’s TikTok gained popularity due to Betty Boop–inspired content, so Jasmine thought that the influencer has stolen her spotlight on social media. The Betty Boop theme appears to have sparked conflict between the two women and ultimately inspired Inessa to launch her “Love Gun for Peace” initiative. “I was close to taking legal action, but our peace-themed flash mob helped me to let go of the situation, so I chose to leave it in God’s hands,” the singer shared.

This story may serve as an inspiration for other singers, as it shows how music can be successfully integrated into a social media initiative. The “Love Gun” music video plays out like a mini spy thriller, featuring Inessa as a female 007 on the trail of a robot agent. While trying to wipe crucial information from his system, she unexpectedly finds herself falling in love with the AI. However, just like in real life, Inessa defeats her enemy in the end.