Pop star Katy Perry expressed deep dismay after a White House-affiliated social media account used her hit song “Firework” in a video depicting military conflict, drawing sharp criticism from the artist amid ongoing scrutiny over catalog ownership and political messaging.
Katy Perry Reacts to White House Video Use
Katy Perry stated she was “deeply appalled” after discovering her 2010 anthem “Firework” was featured in a TikTok video produced by the White House that highlighted military actions and the Iran conflict, according to reporting by The Guardian.
Catalog Deal and Copyright Context
The controversy surrounding the track’s deployment gained additional attention due to Perry’s historic financial transactions involving her music library. According to Fox News, Perry previously sold her multi-platinum music catalog in a massive $225 million deal with Litmus Music.
Broader Political Tensions Over Music Licensing
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