Rihannaâs new music video âS&Mâ is deemed too racy for Youtube.com, so the site has put an age limit on the clip. The clip, which sees RiRi frolicking around in semi-naked in latex and tying a man to a bed, premiered earlier this week on the website.
âS&Mâ is considered “inappropriate” for viewers under the age of 18 on YouTube.com and a restriction has now been put in place, with the warning message: “This content may contain material flagged by YouTube’s user community that may be inappropriate for some users.”
Reacting to the semi-ban, Rihanna took to twitter, “They watched Umbrella… I was full nude.” She also took matters into her own hands by having the clip added to her website adding, “U can now view the S&M video on www.Rihannanow.com UNFLAGGED!!!”
In related news, Rihanna will perform her hit single “What’s My Name?” with rapper Drake at the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards which will take place on February 13.
Rihanna is fuming at Youtube for flagging her ‘S&M’ video. The superstar singer has taken to social media expressing her outrage, and fans are abuzz about the unexpected Grammy duet she’s scheduled to perform. It looks like Rihanna isn’t taking any of this censorship lying down!
The controversy started when Youtube flagged Rihanna’s ‘S&M’ music video as inappropriate content due to its explicit nature. This didn’t sit well with the Barbadian-born artist, who took to Twitter to express her anger. She posted a series of tweets detailing how unfair it was that the streaming service had removed her music without consulting her first.
In addition to dealing with this issue on social media, Rihanna also found time in her busy schedule to prepare an amazing performance at the upcoming Grammys: a collaboration between herself, Drake, and Lil Wayne! Fans have been eagerly awaiting details since news of this surprising trio first surfaced online.
Youtube Censorship Of Music Video
Rihanna has been vocal in her criticism of YouTube for censoring her music video “S&M”. The singer took to Twitter to express her disapproval, noting that the site had flagged the video as inappropriate and restricted its access. This isn’t the first time Rihanna has faced censorship due to a provocative video; back in 2011, MTV declined to play her song “Man Down”.
The controversy surrounding “S&M” exemplifies how difficult it can be for artists to navigate issues of censorship and expression when making videos. While some people may feel uncomfortable with explicit content, others argue that it is important for musicians to have creative freedom without fear of repercussions from platforms like YouTube. Ultimately, what’s deemed appropriate or offensive changes over time.
Despite this setback, Rihanna persevered and even got nominated for two Grammys this year – one including a duet with Bruno Mars called ‘Liquor Store Blues’ – proving she will not allow these restrictions hold her back from creating great work.
Collaboration With Paul Mccartney At Grammys
Rihanna’s determination was on full display at the 2021 Grammys when she performed with Paul McCartney. The two artists had previously collaborated in 2015, and their reunion promised to be a powerful moment of musical history. Rihanna looked stunning in her white gown as they sang “FourFiveSeconds” together – a song which they originally released back in 2015. Their performance showed off both of their vocal ranges and demonstrated why they are such iconic performers.
The crowd was enthralled by the performance and it quickly became one of the most talked-about moments from the show. Clearly, despite any censorship issues, Rihanna continues to make an impact on stage – proving that music knows no boundaries or restrictions.
It’s inspiring to see how resilient Rihanna is and how she can rise above adversity; her collaboration with Paul McCartney only further solidifies her position as one of the world’s top entertainers. This duet is certain to remain a memorable part of pop culture for years to come.
Conclusion
The recent controversy surrounding Rihanna’s music video for ‘S&M’ has raised questions about the censorship of music videos on YouTube. Although it is understandable that there needs to be a certain level of regulation in order to protect children from potentially inappropriate content, it seems unfair that a platform such as YouTube should have so much control over artist’s creative expression.
At the same time, this incident does provide an example of how artists can use their influence and creativity to make positive changes. In particular, Rihanna was able to collaborate with Paul McCartney at the Grammys – something which would not have happened if her ‘S&M’ video had been banned. This collaboration gave us all hope that we can still come together and create art even when faced with adversity.
Rihanna proved that although we may face some setbacks along the way, our determination will always prevail. We must continue to fight for artistic freedom and stand up against oppressive censorship practices like those seen on YouTube. I’m sure many more collaborations between talented musicians like Rihanna and Paul McCartney are yet to come!
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