Top 10 Music Videos That Pissed People Off

These music videos pushed people's buttons! Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we’re counting down our picks for music videos that made people angry, whether it was a specific person, an organization, or the general public. Our countdown of music videos that pissed people off includes “Black or White”, “Like a Prayer”, “Just Lose It”, and more! Do you know any other music videos that sparked accidental outrage? Or maybe deliberate outrage? Tell us about them in the comments!

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Do you know any other music videos that sparked accidental outrage? Or maybe deliberate outrage? Tell us about them in the comments!

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[chazwx]

Not sure what the Navy expected Cher to show up in since she was wearing outfits like that regularly back then. This was her daily wear.

[ottobaron]

The comedy series "In Living Color" did a send-up of Michael Jackson's song which they called "I don't know if I'm Black or White". At the end of the parody, they have the car being vandalized, and police coming to arrest the Michael Jackson character. Because he's being arrested, he says, "That must mean I'm black."

[highro]

So what, did we all forget that the Vatican put out a statement about Lady Gaga’s video “Judas”

[ariste]

Diddy thinks THAT goes against his faith? Not how he treats people?

[Nostromo]

“Smack My B*tch Up” by The Prodigy should be in the top 5 at the very least. I remember it being considered highly controversial and banned nearly everywhere when it was released.

[zanethind]

Rip Chris Cornell man 😢. He really was an amazing musician and had an amazing voice especially in his later years. He'll forever be missed

[drhbr]

#2 Honestly could have just put Eminem. Every video/song pissed someone off.
Edit: Also, how did Steve Wonder get pissed at a "depiction"? lol

[adelguy]

Was expecting to see the Dixie Chicks on here with "Not ready to make nice"

[itssharktime]

Honorable mention:
Montero (Call Me By Your Name)

[missbellaiza]

“Goes against his faith”
but that still doesn’t stop him for being sexually, verbally and domestically abusive to Cassie, amongst other things to others

Hypocrite!

[josephwest]

Combs wanted his scenes cut because they offended his Catholic faith (like he didn't realize what the scenes were when he filmed them?). Then, he goes in and smashes a champagne bottle over Nas's manager's head? Oh, that's a GOOD way to express one's "deep" Catholic faith.

[marcellemccalla]

The Simpsons isn't a children's animated show in the first damn place! If you're worried about your kids seeing inflammatory content, you probably shouldn't have them watching the Siimpsons. SMH

[patflynn]

Stevie Wonder objected to a music VIDEO...

[Takisan]

How is being naked in the spot Kennedy died supposed to symbolize protests against group think? I can appreciate getting creative with a message but some artists seem to make connections that are so random I need an entire essay how the two fit together.

[changejenn]

Wait wait wait. Parents were worried children were going to imitate the actions of the Black or White music video because an ADULT show that they most definitely shouldn’t be watching and had equally bad actions (if not worse at times)
Make it make sense

[stephaniekoepnick]

2 Live Crew maddened the world with their music videos (and music and live performances)

[jcehlert]

The irony of MJ getting upset about any video is too on the nose.

[mmsiphonevinyls]

One i thought would make this list is Queen’s I Want To Break Free. People in the US really didn’t like how they dressed in drag.

[kaleighcoutermarsh]

So weird how religious people get offended by something and then send death threats. Bunch of weirdos.