AceShowbiz - Katy Perry has publicly condemned the White House for featuring her hit song "Firework" in a TikTok video that showed footage of U.S. military strikes on Iran, Thatgrapejuice reports. The singer criticized the unauthorized use of her music in this context, highlighting that she was not asked for permission before the video was posted.

Deadline also detailed the incident, noting that the White House TikTok account paired the song with images of explosions and captioned the clip with a warning to Iran. Around the same time, the U.S. military confirmed it had carried out a 13th consecutive night of strikes against Iranian targets. Deadline further reported that President Donald Trump had threatened to continue and possibly escalate bombing campaigns in the region, and when questioned about potential war crimes during a press briefing, he avoided giving a direct answer.

Katy Perry addressed the situation on her own Twitter, emphasizing that she did not consent to the use of "Firework" in a military context and expressed her disapproval. She explained that the song was originally created as an anthem of hope, healing, and inner strength for individuals facing personal struggles, and she found it deeply contradictory for it to be associated with destruction and violence. Perry stressed that her music is meant to bring people together rather than celebrate warfare.

Katy Perry is best known for her breakthrough single "I Kissed a Girl" and has built a multifaceted career as a singer and songwriter. She has lent her voice to characters in films like Smurfs, The and Smurfs 2, The, appeared as herself in the documentary Katy Perry: Part of Me, and served as a judge on American Idol. Throughout her career, she has been recognized for creating empowering pop anthems that resonate with themes of self-worth and unity.

This controversy adds Katy Perry to a growing list of artists who have publicly opposed the Trump Administration’s unapproved use of their music for political or military messaging, following similar objections from Ariana Grande. The dispute highlights ongoing tensions over artists’ rights and the ethical considerations of associating uplifting music with military aggression.

This article is based on reporting originally published by Thatgrapejuice.