Is Lily Allen’s “Hard Out Here” Video Racist Or Satirical?

The singer’s new video is a lesson in how quickly an attempt at irony can become a part of the problem.

SO. Lily Allen released a new video this week.

It was her first solo song and music video since 2009's "Who Would've Known," so it caught a lot of people by surprise.

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Allen's always been known as someone who speaks her mind, calling out sexism and double standards...

Allen's always been known as someone who speaks her mind, calling out sexism and double standards...

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...and unhealthy societal expectations in her music in a sarcastic, satirical way.

...and unhealthy societal expectations in her music in a sarcastic, satirical way.

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So, it makes sense that her new "Hard Out Here" video would be about the ridiculous expectations of women in today's entertainment industry.

So, it makes sense that her new "Hard Out Here" video would be about the ridiculous expectations of women in today's entertainment industry.

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