Following the release of Katy Perry ‘s “Lifetimes” music video on Aug. 8, the pop star came under investigation for potential environmental damage of the protected dunes of S’Espalmador in Spain. The Environmental Department of the Balearic Islands launched a probe of Perry’s music video Tuesday, the department stated in a press release, after her production company failed to request proper approval for filming in the region.
The music video begins with Perry’s arrival on the islands where she fist bumps beach goers, cliff jumps, and kicks her feet in the sand before ending up at the islands crowded nightclubs. S’Espalmador is located within the Ses Salines de Ibiza and Formentera natural park, and is home to the “best-preserved dune system of the Balearic Islands” which hold “great ecological value,” according to the Balearic Islands tourism website . The department added that the filming did not constitute a “crime against the environment,” as a company simply must request proper authorization from the environment department before photo or video use.
Reps for Perry did not immediately respond to Rolling Stone ‘s request for comment. “Lifetimes” is the second single off of Perry’s upcoming album 143 , set to release Sept. 20.
The singer received backlash for the album’s lead single “Woman’s World,” with listeners alleging the track appealed to the male gaze despite its empowering lyrics. She also received criticism for working with .