Demi Lovato lit the 2020 Billboard Music Awards stage ablaze with her powerful performance of Commander in Chief.
For the performance, the singer donned a dark blue blazer and performed alongside a choir, vocalizing her disinterest with the reigning Trump administration.
The lyrics to her song read, "Commander in Chief, honestly / If I did the things you do / I couldn't sleep, seriously / Do you even know the truth?" the 28-year-old sang. "We're in a state of crisis, people are dyin' / While you line your pockets deep / Commander in Chief / how does it feel to still / Be able to breathe?"
The ballad in question is written by a plethora of musical talent, from Lovato, Julia Michaels, Justin Tranter, FINNEAS, Eren Cannata and aimed to referenced the tragic passing of George Floyd.
While the song is a strong political gesture, many social media users found it deeply offensive and cited their frustrations with the song, claiming, "You do understand as a celebrity, I have a right to political views as well?" before adding "I literally don't care if this ruins my career. This isn't about that. My career isn't about that. I made a piece of art that stands for something I believe in."
