Halsey has released the new single she’s been teasing for the last month. The song is titled “Lucky” and as reported by NME, “Lucky” was produced by Michael Uzowuru, Rahm Silverglade, and Dylan Wiggins. “Lucky” comes after Halsey’s last release “The End,” which addressed the private health battle Halsey has dealt with, since being diagnosed with lupus and a rare T-cell disorder in 2022, according to Rolling Stone.

“Lucky” by Halsey samples Britney Spears’ “Lucky” and Monica’s “Angel of Mine”, expectedly from the samples being from the late 90s and early 2000s, the song and accompanying music video definitely refer to the music of that time, especially through the fashion worn by Halsey in the music video.

The song’s lyrical content is vulnerable and honest as it tackles Halsey’s relationship with fame. The lyrics also touch on her experiences with health and motherhood. There is even a scene in the music video that refers to Halsey’s health battle when she shows her shaved head underneath the pink wig she’s currently rocking before she is shown getting medical treatments. And, another where she fights with her boyfriend (played by Simon Rex). Halsey talks about criticisms from the public in the song, singing “And why she losin’ so much weight, I heard it’s from the drugs she ate, And I feel her but I can’t relate, Because I’d never end up in that state.” 

Halsey shared a post to Instagram once the song and music video were released, where she shared “…it was really challenging to incorporate so many conflicting emotions in just a few minutes. This campaign has been fun because I WANT to have fun, but I made a lot of this art when I was suffering.”

 

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UPDATE: Less than a day after Halsey’s “Lucky” released, a post was made to Britney Spears’ X account stating: “For obvious reasons I’m very upset about the Halsey video. I feel harassed, violated, and bullied. I didn’t know an artist like her would stoop so low to degrade me and someone I looked up to and admired by tailoring me as a superficial pop star with no heart or concern at all. I have my own health problems, which is why I took down my IG account yesterday. I will definitely be putting it back up to show I CARE. I’m speaking with my lawyers today to see what can be done on this matter. It feels illegal and downright cruel.”

However, Spears later deleted her post about Halsey’s music video and song, and posted:
“Fake news!!! That was not me on my phone!!! I love Halsey, and that’s why I deleted it!!!”

Britney Spears says she is not suing Halsey over new ‘Lucky’ music video and says she wasn’t the one that posted the statement:

“Fake news !!! That was not me on my phone !!! I love Halsey and that’s why I deleted it 🌹 !!!” pic.twitter.com/0wssHkAKGH

— Pop Base (@PopBase) July 26, 2024