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Controversial music videos

 

Parent groups in the US have criticised Rihanna for portraying "cold, calculated execution of murder" in her new video for 'Man Down'. The video opens with the singer shooting a man, then goes on to show the events leading up to the murder.

But how shocking is Rihanna's video really?  We've put together a collection of some other controversial music videos.

 

Rihanna - Man DownRihanna - 'Man Down'

Could this be Rihanna's most controversial music video yet? The video show Rihanna plotting a murder, armed with a handgun.

  • Lady Gaga and Beyonce in Telephone - Video StillsLady Gaga - 'Telephone'

    Over nine minutes long and full of inappropriate images, partial nudity, fights and bad language.

  • rihanna's new video s & mRihanna - 'S&M'

    The most controversial video of the moment, Rihanna said on Twitter "they watched 'Umbrella'... I was full nude."

  • Enrique Iglesias - TonightEnrique Iglesias - 'Tonight'

    The naughty new song from the Spanish singer has an equally naughty video to go with it.

  • Robbie Williams - Rock DJRobbie Williams - 'Rock DJ'

    Check out Robbie Williams' controversial video for his No. 1 hit, 'Rock DJ' which was banned on music channels.

  • Britney Spears - Baby One More TimeBritney Spears - 'Baby One More Time'

    Britney pushed the boundaries of what's appropriate in a music video when she dressed as a school girl for her debut hit.

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