Rita Ora has dropped the video for her controversial track “Girls,” which shows her kissing rapper Cardi B. The video portrays Ora reclining on a chaise longue surrounded by semi-clothed women and tropical greenery in a setting evocative of the Classical world. Throughout the video, the women can be seen kissing one another and holding hands. Towards the end of the track, the singer watches Ora rap on a futuristic projected image – before joining her and briefly kissing the rapper on the lips. Comments beneath the video include: “YESSS THE KISS,” and: “My bi self is shook.” Ora’s song “Girls” has proved controversial after it received a backlash from LGBT musicians, which ultimately lead to Ora apologising over the track. The singer, who PinkNews revealed has tweeted that people are “TOOO HOMO” and “sooo HOMO,” also appeared to come out during the apology. “Girls,” a song with Charli XCX, Carli B and Bebe Rexha which Ora has said is “definitely” a bisexual anthem, was torn apart by Kehlani and Hayley Kiyoko, who called it “downright tone-deaf.” In response, Ora defended her song, writing on Twitter: “Girls was written to represent my truth and is an accurate account of a very real and honest experience in my life. “I have had romantic relationships with women and men throughout my life and this is my personal journey,” she added, appearing to confirm that she is attracted to women, which the singer implied last month. She added: “I am sorry [if] how I expressed myself in my song has hurt anyone. I would never intentionally cause harm to other LGBTQ+ people or anyone. Related: How to apologise for homophobia “Looking forward, I hope that continuing to express myself through my art will empower my fans to feel as proud of themselves as I’m learning to feel about who I am,” continued Ora. “I’m ever thankful to my fans for teaching me to love myself no matter what. I have strived to be a contributor to the LGBTQ+ community throughout my entire career and always will be.” Kiyoko, know to her fans as ‘Lesbian Jesus,’ criticised “Girls” after it came out on May 11, saying: “Every so often there come certain songs with messaging that is just downright tone-deaf, which does more harm than good for the LGBTQ+ community. She added: “A song like this just fuels the male gaze while marginalising the idea of women loving women.” “I don’t need to drink wine to kiss girls; I’ve loved women my entire life,” continued Kiyoko, who has repeatedly portrayed lesbian relationships in her songs and videos. “This type of message is dangerous because it completely belittles and invalidates the very pure feelings of an entire community.” The star, who has popularised the best name for 2018 – 20GayTeen – finished: “We can and should do better.” Kehlani said sentiments contained within the track “weren’t progressive,” adding that “there. were. harmful. lyrics.” However, others, including Cara Delevingne and collaborator on the track Charli XCX, have defended Ora. Cardi B revealed following the release of the track that she has had “experiences” with other women. Her sister recently came out as bisexual.<doc-sep>YouTube Rita Ora and Cardi B just locked lips -- and they appeared to like it. In the sizzling new music video for Ora's sexual summer anthem "Girls," she and and the mommy-to-be make out in a steamy scene surrounded by -- yes -- more girls. In both the opening and closing scenes of the video, a fresh-faced Ora is dressed in lace, hanging out in the forest with a bunch of other young women. Dressed in a fierce white blazer and skin-colored bralette, Charli XCX makes her cameo, singing seductively while frolicking through the forest at night with other girls. Cue Bebe Rexha, who's also featured on the track, wearing a bright red jumpsuit and bedazzled barrette. Sporting giant diamonds around her neck and on her fingers, Bebe leans in for a kiss -- with herself -- on a giant mirrored wall. Then comes the grand finale -- our girl crushes mackin' on each other. At first, Cardi appears as nothing more than a hologram, teasing Ora's desires to "drink red wine" and "kiss girls." But then, Ora joins her in her red-clad fantasy land, and they share a passionate smooch. Enjoy it all in the video below.<doc-sep>Rita Ora, Charli XCX, Bebe Rexha and Cardi B: what do they have in common? They all want to "kiss girls, girls girls." The official music video for "Girls" is out today (June 6), and the single is the first from Ora's upcoming second studio album. The intimate clip begins with Ora lounging on a couch in an island-like setting, surrounded by other women who all begin making out with each other. Charli XCX takes the baton from Ora by seductively strutting through the dark woods, Rexha kisses herself in a mirror, and Cardi B later appears before locking lips with Ora.<doc-sep>
Cardi B & Rita Ora Kiss In Steamy New ‘Girls’ Music Video Rita Ora & Cardi B. Picture: YouTube Rita Ora has released steamy visuals to the controversial track... Rita Ora has released the steaming visuals for her latest single ‘Girls’, which features the singer kissing Cardi B. Following lots of controversy around the song when it was released, the UK singer has delivered the Helmi-directed official music video. Also featuring appearances from Bebe Rexha and Charli XCX, the video sees each artist in a variety of different environments. Watch the official music video for Rita Ora’s ‘Girls’ below: Rita Ora previously gave an official statement after some fans claimed the lyrics were turning the LBGTQ community into a “fetish”. After the music video dropped, fans rushed to Twitter to give their reviews. See the best comments below: @RitaOra The effort put into the #GIRLS music video is clear to see, and I can honestly tell you that it is one of the most stunning videos I have seen in my life. In fact THE best. Nothing compares to how fabulous you are queen! So proud! Love ya so much xxxxx Utter Goddess. — Harry | #WELOVERITA (@Justharry___) June 6, 2018 So proud of you. #Girls is the best music video u've ever done cuz we know what it represents for you and we truly appreciate that you are able to use your music to express yourself and your journey and share it with us, inspiring us and giving us strenght. So thankful for that. — ® raquel 🇵🇹 (@portugalritaora) June 6, 2018 i live for rita ora and cardi b's kiss on the girls mv — cyril 🍁 (@duhcyril) June 6, 2018 Rita Ora’s latest single ‘Girls’ is taken from her much-delayed upcoming second album, which follows-up her No. 1 debut album ‘ORA’.