"Didn't Approve This": Katy Perry Slams White House For Using Her Song 'Firework' In Iran War Post
Pop star Katy Perry has publicly criticized the White House for using her song 'Firework' in a social media video depicting military strikes in Iran. Perry stated she did not authorize the use of her music and condemned the association of her song with violence.
Why it matters
It underscores the ongoing tension between artists and political administrations regarding the unauthorized use of intellectual property for political messaging.
Pop singer Katy Perry denounced the Trump administration for using her song Firework without her approval in a social media video showing footage of military strikes in Iran."I am deeply appalled and angry... I did not approve this, I was not asked, and I absolutely do not condone it," Perry wrote in a post on X. "To see a message of self-worth and upliftment weaponized to soundtrack destruction and violence is a complete violation of everything my song stands for."I am deeply appalled and angry to see "Firework" used on the @WhiteHouse TikTok account as a backing track for video footage of military strikes. I did not approve this, I was not asked, and I absolutely do not condone it.I wrote this song to be an anthem of hope, healing, and...
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