Bruno Mars is renowned for his pop-funk songs and sultry, soulful ballads that leave audiences in awe. However, people are taking notice of his most recent release, "Fat Juicy & Wet," which he co-wrote with viral phenomenon Sexyy Red, and not necessarily for the reasons you may expect.
It's safe to say that the internet was unprepared for the totally unexpected collaboration when the unlikely duo released a music video for the song, which also contains an appearance by pop legend Lady Gaga. Fans are frantically criticizing Bruno's creative choices because of the lyrics in the video.
The prevailing opinion is aptly summed up in a tweet:
"Lmao it's just feels like an SNL skit 🤣," which was sent in reaction to the surprise of hearing Bruno Mars sing such words.
The initial tweet from one admirer said it all:
"It's shocking to hear all of this come out of bruno mars mouth 😭😭."
Fans can’t help but laugh as Bruno Mars teams up with Sexyy Red for the unexpected 'Fat Juicy & Wet' collaboration
Fans took to Twitter in droves to voice their bewilderment and amusement, with many likening the song to an outlandish comedy sketch.
"He went from catching grenades for a girl to this," one user commented, referencing Mars’ earlier ballad "Grenade" and how drastically his subject matter has shifted.
Another tweet hilariously quipped,
"We’ve never seen a gambling debt like what Bruno Mars is in before," as fans jokingly speculated about what might have led to such a drastic change in his music direction.
Some were surprisingly impressed, despite the eyebrow-raising lyrics.
“Why they lowkey chewed this—” one user admitted, acknowledging that, shock value aside, the track is catchy.
Others couldn’t help but poke fun at the contrast between Mars and female artists, with one tweet reading,
“He won’t be age shamed tho 😭. Let that be a female in his age range tho,” pointing out the double standards in how male and female artists are perceived as they age.
Bruno's shift in lyrical themes wasn’t exactly a surprise to all, though.
“This man has been singing about p*ssy since the beginning of his career…💀” one fan bluntly noted, adding a dash of reality to the situation.
Still, many found themselves reminiscing about his earlier, more romantic tracks, like "Just the Way You Are" and "When I Was Your Man."
One tweet lamented,
“What happened to buying flowers and holding hands? 🥹”
As the explicit nature of the track continues to surprise listeners, one user speculated about what a censored version of the song would sound like, joking,
“If they do a censored version, you’d barely hear a damn thing asides the beat.”
The outlandishness of the lyrics paired with the familiar, upbeat rhythm has left listeners both amused and confused—but undeniably entertained.
Not only is "Fat Juicy & Wet" a catchy title, but it also represents a daring new direction for Bruno Mars and Sexyy Red. Long-time admirers are shocked when Mars, who has always stuck in his lane of funk and pop-R&B hybrids, ventures into explicit territory with this tune.
Mars appears to have joined Sexyy Red, a popular rap artist who is well-known for her raw lyrics, on this crazy journey, resulting in a dynamic that is both surprising and amusing. Another element of surrealism is added to the project by Lady Gaga's extravagant appearance in the music video for the song.
Although Mars and Sexyy Red have received a good deal of media attention, their partnership appears to have gone much beyond. Although Mars has previously dabbled in risqué subjects, this is undoubtedly his most overt attempt to date. In the meanwhile, Sexyy Red's unrestrained demeanor continues to rule the viral music landscape.
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