Katy Perry recently criticized the White House after one of her biggest songs was used in a social media video showing military attacks.
The singer said she was never asked for permission and made it clear that she does not support the way her music is used.
The problem began after the official White House TikTok account shared a video of US missile strikes with Perry’s coup in 2010. fireworks playing in the background.
The post also included the caption “Iran has been warned.”
Shortly after, Perry shared a statement about X and then reposted it on Instagram Stories.
He dark horse The singer said she was “deeply shocked and angry” by the video and stressed that she did not approve of the use of her song.
The singer explained that she wrote Firework to give people hope in difficult times.
He said seeing it used in conjunction with scenes of violence went against everything the song stands for.
Perry also said that his music is meant to bring people together, not celebrate war or conflict.
She is not the first artist to speak about the use of music in political positions.
Kesha and Sabrina Carpenter have also criticized the White House after their songs appeared in similar videos.
The backlash came as she continues to make headlines in her personal life.
Katy is currently in a relationship with former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
The couple made their red carpet debut earlier this year after confirming their romance in late 2025.
