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Amid the Britney Spears’ Knives drama, the singer has addressed fans’ concerns about the dance video, possibly putting the controversy to sleep. Recall that Spears made the headlines recently when she shared a video of herself dancing dangerously with knives. The bizarre video quickly sparked concern among her fans, with many questioning her mental health. A few days after the clip went viral, the blonde beauty released an explanation. In a new social media upload, Britney Spears said she was simply imitating Shakira with her dance moves.
Britney Spears’ Knives Drama Explained
The Britney Spears knives drama can finally end as the 41-year-old opened up about the controversial video. On Thursday, hours after the police showed up at her house for a welfare check, the mom of two took to her Instagram page with a new post. The clip featured another video of Spears dancing dangerously with knives. This time, the Princess of Pop showcased her dance moves, wearing a white crop top and pink underpants. In the caption, Spears put fans’ worry to sleep as she explained the reason behind the video’s creation.
The Toxic crooner began by stating that she was aware she frightened people with her previous knives-dancing video. However, Spears assured her followers that the knives were fake, adding that her team rented them from a prop shop in Los Angeles. She further explained that there was no need to worry or call the cops. Regarding the inspiration behind the dance, Britney Spears said she was imitating one of Shakira’s performances that inspired her. Spears concluded by writing:
“Cheers to us bad girls who aren’t afraid to push boundaries and take risks.”
Fans Express Doubt Over Spears’ Explanation
The post was intended to put an end to the Britney Spears Knives drama, but sadly, fans are not buying it. Shortly after Spears shared the video, The Shade Room reposted it, and in no time, fans flooded the comments section. One user wrote, “Who’s she trying to fool? Fake knives don’t sound like that!” Another follower shared the same thoughts, writing, “Them fake knives for the ‘real knives’ sound effect.” A third fan expressed concern for Spears’s mental health, stating, “She needs help. It’s ok not to be ok.” Other fans had similar things to say, with many revealing they were scared for the singer.