Britney Spears is not fond of Halsey ‘s “ Lucky ” video. On Friday, the “Gimme More” pop star said she felt “violated and bullied” by the Gia Coppola-directed video inspired by Halsey’s own health issues. “For obvious reasons, I’m very upset about the Halsey video.
I feel harassed, violated, and bullied,” Spears wrote in a post on X Friday. (Halsey samples Spears’ “Lucky” on the song.) “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.
” “I have my own health problems which is why I took down my IG account yesterday,” Spears continued. “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 downright cruel.” pic.twitter.
com/PvGLbMKiqS Halsey’s video seemed to take aesthetic inspiration from Spears and the late Nineties, but appeared to be a metaphor for Halsey grappling with her own medical issues. A rep for Halsey did not immediately respond to Rolling Stone ‘s request for comment. In the video, a young girl’s poster with Halsey on it comes to life, showing the behind-the-scenes of a pop star struggling with her personal life and health.
One poignant part of the video sees Halsey taking off a pink wig to show that she’s bald, and about to receive treatment for her medical issues. Before sh.