Britney Spears initially posted a message on X accusing Halsey of harassment and bullying over her new music video for 'Lucky,' which pays homage to Spears' 2000 hit. The post threatened legal action and expressed feelings of being violated, but was quickly deleted with Spears claiming it was 'fake news' and not written by her. Spears clarified her support for Halsey, stating she loves the artist, which prompted Halsey to respond with mutual admiration and gratitude. Halsey had received permission from Spears to sample the original track, and her lyrics reflect her own struggles with health issues and single motherhood, rather than targeting Spears. The incident highlights the complexities of online identities and the potential for misinformation.