While the “Princess of Pop”, Britney Spears earned that title by producing songs like “Baby One More Time” and “Oops!.. I Did It Again.” With the songs featured across her nine studio albums, the star sold over 150 million records worldwide and received awards from the Grammys, the Billboard Music Awards, and the MTV Video Music Awards. Although stepping away from the stage, Spears supposedly criticized Halsey for her new music video “Lucky.”
For fans of Spears, they know the music video for “Lucky”, which featured the singer. But on Friday, Halsey released her music video with the same title. And while some might believe it merely a coincidence, the video featured more than a few moments that appeared to pay homage to the pop star.
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In a now-deleted post, Spears shared her thoughts on the video and Halsey, writing, “For obvious reasons I’m very upset about the Halsey video. I feel harassed, violated, and bullied. I didn’t know an artist like her and someone I looked up to and admired would illustrate me in such an ignorant way by tailoring me as a superficial pop star with no heart or concern at all.”
Continuing to speak her mind about the music video, Spears insisted, “I have my own health problems which is why I took down my IG account yesterday. I will definitely be putting it back up to show I CARE. I’m speaking with my lawyers today to see what can be done on this matter. It feels illegal and down right cruel.”
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Britney Spears Claims “Fake News” After Deleting Post
While quickly deleting the post, Spear explained how the original statement was not hers. Deeming it fake news, she wrote, “Fake news!!! That was not me on my phone!!! I love Halsey and that’s why I deleted it!!”
Although seeming to clear the air surrounding the new music video for “Lucky”, Halsey shared her own thoughts surrounding Spears. Showering her with praise, the singer wrote, “I love Britney!!!! I always have and always will you were the first person who ever made me realize what it means to feel inspired. And you continue to inspire me everyday.”
According to Halsey, Spears listened to the song early on and even gave the singer her blessing.
(Spears, 2009)
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