Madonna on the Cover Through the Years

Madonna’s appearance with Maluma on one of four covers for our November 2021 Musicians on Musicians issue extends a historic streak: Since Rolling Stone‘s founding, she has appeared more times on this publication’s cover than any other female artist. It’s a tribute to her ability to stay at the center of pop culture for longer than nearly anyone. Here, a look back at the 23 times Madonna has made the cover of Rolling Stone.