Lana Del Rey has defended herself against accusations that her lyrics are anti-feminist.
Writing on Instagram, the star criticised “female writers” who have attacked her for “glamorising abuse”.
She said her lyrics often talked about “the realities” of emotionally abusive relationships, and argued there should be a place for those topics in music.
“I’ve been honest about the challenging relationships I’ve had,” she said. “That’s just how it is for many women.”
“I think it’s pathetic that my minor lyrical exploration detailing my sometimes submissive or passive roles in my relationships has often made people say I’ve set women back hundreds of years.
“There has to be a place in feminism for women who look and act like me,” she continued.
“The kind of woman who says no but men hear yes; the kind of women who are slated mercilessly for being their authentic, delicate selves; the kind of women who get their own stories and voices taken away from them by stronger women or by menwho hate women.”
Del Rey also called out double standards, noting that stars like Ariana Grande, Cardi B and Beyonce could sing about “being sexy, wearing no clothes [and] cheating” without facing criticism.
Del Rey’s lyrics have frequently addressed unhealthy relationships, and being seduced by controlling or foreboding characters.
Her break-out hit and signature song, Video Games, described a lover who was distant and dismissive, but for whom she professed undying love.
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