Britney Spears took to social media to call out Halsey for allegedly depicting her as a “superficial pop star with no heart” in their new ‘Lucky’ video, but quickly retracted the accusations.
In a dramatic social media moment, Britney Spears, 42, publicly criticized Halsey for their portrayal of her in the ‘Lucky’ music video. Spears accused Halsey of making her look like a “superficial pop star with no heart.”
Spears expressed her outrage on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, saying she felt “harassed, violated, and bullied” by Halsey’s depiction. She mentioned feeling shocked that an artist she admired would portray her in such a negative light.
Spears also shared that she is dealing with health issues and has deleted her Instagram account for this reason. She later stated she intends to reconnect with her fans through the platform to show she still cares.
However, in a surprising twist, Spears backtracked on her statements just minutes after posting. She claimed the tweets didn’t come from her own phone and labelled the criticism as “Fake news !!!”. “I love Halsey and that’s why I deleted it 🌹 !!!”, she quickly added.
The controversy stems from Halsey’s new music video where they wear a crystal bodysuit, similar to the one Spears wore in her ‘Toxic’ video. Halsey’s character in the video faces personal struggles and health problems, highlighting real-life issues they’ve experienced, including their battle with Lupus and a rare T-cell disorder.
Despite the backlash, it appears Halsey had sought Spears’ approval to sample her 2000 hit ‘Lucky’ for the video. Halsey shared they had written a heartfelt letter to Spears, who graciously approved the request.
Fans have been divided on whether Spears genuinely misunderstood Halsey’s intentions or if there was a miscommunication. Some believe Spears might not have been aware of Halsey’s real-life health struggles portrayed in the video. Others suggest the video should’ve been explained to Spears to avoid any confusion.
Regardless, the incident has highlighted the fine line artists must walk when drawing inspiration from one another. With Spears retracting her initial comments, it seems both artists may still hold mutual respect.
The brief but intense drama between Britney Spears and Halsey serves as a reminder of the complexities in artistic interpretations and the importance of clear communication. Fans of both artists hope this misunderstanding will be resolved amicably.
