The flap between the one named singer and the permanent A list “singer” just shows the permanent A list singer is not in control of anything in her life.
Her family and her team still control everything which is why the permanent A list singer had no idea she had given permission for a sample to be used.
Halsey
Britney Spears
What happened:
Britney Spears initially blasted Halsey for allegedly portraying her as a “superficial pop star with no heart” in their new “Lucky” music video. Spears took to X (Twitter) to express her feelings, stating she felt harassed, violated, and bullied. She mentioned her current health problems and her recent absence from Instagram, adding that she was consulting her lawyers for possible legal action.
Shortly after posting the critical message, Spears deleted it and claimed someone else had written it. She then posted a new message on X, calling the previous post “fake news” and expressing love for Halsey. In response, Halsey expressed their love and admiration for Spears on X, emphasizing the influence and inspiration Spears has had on their life and career.
The “Lucky” music video features Halsey portraying a pop star resembling Spears, including a look similar to Spears’ famous “Toxic” costume. The video depicts a successful singer facing personal struggles, paralleling Halsey’s own experiences with health issues.
Halsey has been diagnosed with Lupus and a rare T-cell disorder and included visuals of their treatment in the music video. The song’s lyrics reference Halsey’s health battles and personal struggles.
Fans speculated that Spears might have misunderstood the video’s message and Halsey’s health issues. Some suggested that the video was meant to show similarities between Halsey’s and Spears’ struggles, not to insult Spears.
Halsey had previously received Spears’ approval to sample “Lucky” for their song and expressed their gratitude and respect for Spears in a heartfelt message.