THOSE videos.

At first i thought there was only one video of Riahnna's which was banned, however, with more research i found that there are 2 - showing that she hasnt been put off by the 'bad' publicity. She wants to cause a bit of controversy and that it didnt harm her popularity. Rihanna's videos are shown on TV and the internet mainly - things which are available to anyone.

The first video is 'S&M'.

This one is so far banned in 11 countries, MTV are planning to alter it for day-time play and users of youtube are having to confirm they are 18 before they watch it - and this video is on her website for ALL to see?

The video includes explicit and unchild-friendly images which are definateley not suitable for young kids. And the lyrics are just as explicit:

“Sex in the air, I don’t care, I love the smell of it,” she sings. “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but chains and whips excite me.”

So, even if young kids don't watch the television or go on the internet, they are more than likely to hear it on the radio.

The second video is more recently: 'Man Down'.

This video was shot closer to her home country (Jamaica) and again features very unchild-friendly images. There are shootings, rape and other sights of gang culture. Rihanna herself did comment on the controversy which surrounded this video:

"I'm a 23 year old singer who doesn't have kids. What's up with everybody wanting me to be a parent [to their children]? I'm just a girl, I can only be our voice. We all know it's difficult and embarrassing to communicate touchy subject matters to anyone, especially our parents. The music industry isn't "Parent's 'R Us." We have the freedom to make art; let us! It's your job to make sure your children don't turn out like us. You can't hide your kids from society, or they'll never learn how to adapt. This is the real world!"

Here is the video:



In conclusion, its not like Rihanna has shot these videos or sang these songs with the intention for children not to see or hear them as they are being shown everywhere and anytime. In her quote she expressed that she does want children to see these videos - is it right to show kids the 'real world' or should they be sheltered by their parents?