[Lady Gaga] "Do what u want, what u want with my body Do what u want, what u want with my body Write what u want, say what u want about me If you're wondering, know that I'm not sorry"
The History and Rarity of Lady Gaga's "Do What U Want" (feat. R. Kelly)
"Swan Song," the credits track from the Suicide Squad soundtrack, contains the lyric, "Don't tell me what to do, don't tell me what to say." It’s ironic, considering Gaga told the world they could no longer listen to her song with Kelly.
: Following the documentary Surviving R. Kelly , Gaga issued a formal apology. 01 do what u want feat r kelly m4a
"I stand behind these women 1000%, I stand behind the victims 1000%... I’m sorry, both for my poor judgment when I was young, and for not speaking out sooner."
The song quickly became a commercial success, reaching the top ten in multiple countries, including the United Kingdom, Italy, and France, and peaking at number 13 on the US Billboard Hot 100. Controversy and Removal
Moreover, the involvement of R. Kelly on the track added another layer of controversy. R. Kelly has been embroiled in sexual misconduct allegations for decades, which has led to a complex reevaluation of his legacy and contributions to music. The decision to feature R. Kelly on "Do What U Want" was seen by some as insensitive and ill-timed, given the public's growing awareness and concern about issues of sexual consent and abuse. [Lady Gaga] "Do what u want, what u
, Lady Gaga had this version of the song removed from all streaming services (such as Apple Music
For other observers, the removal represents a troubling trend toward historical revisionism. Does deleting a song from streaming platforms erase the harm it may have caused? Or does it simply make it easier to forget that the harm ever occurred? These questions have no easy answers.
On January 10, 2019, following intense public pressure and the documentary, Lady Gaga officially apologized for the collaboration. She referred to her judgment at the time as "explicitly twisted". : Following the documentary Surviving R
The track reached the top ten in multiple countries, including the United Kingdom and the United States Billboard Hot 100.
In 2013, Lady Gaga was preparing to release her fourth studio album, ARTPOP . The album was conceived as an avant-garde exploration of fame, technology, and media.
The real trouble began with the song's music video.