Sam Smith’s New Music Video Sparks Furious Debate On Social Media

Sam Smith is currently receiving heat for their new music video, “I’m Not Here To Make Friends.”

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Smith released the music video for “INHTMF” on Friday to mixed reactions.

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The controversial music video is said to represent joy and self-expression.

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Some social media critics bashed Smith for “oversexualizing” the video.

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Smith’s fans defended the pop star, calling out the homophobic and fatphobic criticsms.

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Fans also pointed out that the video is barely sexual and is only getting bashed because Smith is a non-binary artist.

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Smith recently revealed to Apple Music’s Zabe Lowe that they were spat at while in England for being non-binary.

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They said they felt more comfortable being expressive in America.

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Smith and Kim Petras earned a Grammy nomination for ‘Unholy.”

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