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SZA fights against White House using her ‘cuffing season’ lyrics

SZA has accused the White House of ’rage-baiting artists’
  • SZA has accused the White House of "rage-baiting artists" after it used her song "Big Boys" in a video promoting deportation efforts by ICE officers.
  • The White House posted the video with the caption "WE HEARD IT’S CUFFING SZN," stating it was "Bad news for criminal illegal aliens. Great news for America."
  • Sabrina Carpenter also condemned the Department of Homeland Security for using her song "Juno" in a similar video, demanding her music not be used for an "inhumane agenda."
  • Olivia Rodrigo previously criticised the administration after DHS used her track "All-American B****" for a deportation video, which was subsequently removed from Instagram.
  • These incidents follow a trend of artists, including Jack White, Beyoncé, and the Rolling Stones, objecting to the administration's unauthorised use of their music.
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