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Katy Perry Slams White House for 'Firework' Misuse
25 Jul
Summary
- Singer Katy Perry expressed anger over the White House using her song.
- The White House used Perry's 'Firework' in a social media military post.
- This follows similar complaints from other artists about song usage.
Singer Katy Perry has strongly criticized the White House for using her popular song "Firework" in a social media video. The clip, shared on TikTok, featured military action while Perry's hit played, including the lyric "boom, boom, boom" overlaid on cockpit footage of American strikes. Perry expressed being "appalled and angry" about the use of her music, making it clear she did not approve or condone it.
This action by the White House has drawn parallels to past instances where musicians have objected to their songs being used for political messaging. Several other artists, including Rihanna, The Smiths, Pharrell Williams, and Adele, have previously voiced their displeasure when their music was featured during political campaigns.
