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Sexual violence in Rihanna video

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Cheeseandhamtoast · 03/07/2015 00:01

I've just posted about this in AIBU, but the general consensus was that IABU to be bothered about this. So I thought I would give it a go here.

I'm not going to link, but I am absolutely disgusted at the new Rihanna video. Especially coming from Rihanna who has been a victim of domestic violence herself. Who would make a video like this?

I just despair at what is becoming mainstream. For example, Sam Smith has just tweeted a link to it to his 3 million followers, many of which will be young teenagers.

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BreakingDad77 · 03/07/2015 14:09

The Rnb and hip hop industry still has a lot to answer for, and its sad that its continually given a pass.

milliemanzi · 03/07/2015 12:40

GOD SORRY IVE WORDED ALOT OF THAT VERY BADLY

milliemanzi · 03/07/2015 12:39

The violence made me feel uncomfortable but no more than any other gratuitous violence in films and tv, of which there is loads. I think it was more shocking to me as you don't expect to see that in a music video so it was more that than anything.

However I don't think her being a victim of domestic violence should have anything to do with it, she didn't ask to be a spokesperson for domestic violence survivors any more than she asked to be a victim and I don't see how we should make her feel guilty for producing the same violence in mainstream media we see constantly for that reason in itself.

HippyDippyRidingPretty · 03/07/2015 09:34

Just caught your thread on AIBU and went off to watch the video.

It's bloody vile. All of it. Uncomfortable to watch.

YANBU

Badonna · 03/07/2015 09:00

YANBU.