5 new music videos of the week: Young Thug, Megan Thee Stallion, and more releases new songs

Five new music videos arrived this week, offering an eclectic mix of genres from hip-hop to pop to metal. Young Thug and Future teamed up for Money on Money, marking Thug’s first music video back and teasing his upcoming Uy Scuti era. Megan Thee Stallion got surreal in Whenever, turning a doctor’s office into her stage under Zac Dov Wiesel’s direction.

Lorde hit the streets of New York City for What Was That, blending urban exploration with synth-driven pop angst. PinkPantheress and The Dare shot Stateside in a JCPenney parking lot for a DIY pop moment, while Sabaton staged a Knights Templar battle at Serbian fortresses in their cinematic clip, Templars.

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Young Thug & Future: Money on Money

Young Thug and Future dropped the video for Money on Money on April 25, 2025, as the lead single from Young Thug’s upcoming album, UY Scuti. Directed by Kaito and Brendan O’Connor, it opens with a burning Young Stoner Life tapestry and shows them speeding through a shipping yard in a luxury car.

Serving as a preview of UY Scuti, due in summer 2025, the song marks Young Thug’s first release since his October 2024 jail release on gang-related charges. The music video’s symbolism and high-energy visuals signal Thug’s return to the scene.

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Megan Thee Stallion: Whenever

Megan Thee Stallion released the video for her first solo single of 2025, Whenever, on April 25, 2025. Directed by Zac Dov Wiesel, the clip shows Megan crashing a car through a doctor’s office wall before performing in a fish tank, on a chessboard, and atop a receptionist’s desk.

Whenever follows her collaboration with Blackpink’s Lisa on Rapunzel and builds on her 2024 album Megan and its deluxe edition, Act II. Earlier in 2025, she won a restraining order against Tory Lanez and appeared in the documentary Megan Thee Stallion: In Her Words. Critics praised the music video’s visual humor and inventive set pieces, noting it as a fun return for the rapper.

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Lorde: What Was That

Lorde released her synth-pop single What Was That on April 24, 2025, marking her first release since 2021. The music video, filmed across New York City, shows her wandering the streets before emerging at Washington Square Park for an impromptu performance.

Lyrically, it reflects her breakup and decision to stop birth control in late 2023, adding raw emotion to the track. Co-written with Jim-E Stack and Daniel Nigro, the track blends reflective lyrics and upbeat electronic production. Fans and critics welcomed Lorde’s return, praising how she balances personal storytelling with playful urban visuals.

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PinkPantheress: Stateside

PinkPantheress released the video for her new single Stateside on April 25, 2025. Co-produced with The Dare, the song is the second single from her upcoming mixtape Fancy That, due May 9. The video was filmed outside a JCPenney store, featuring PinkPantheress exploring the parking lot and setting up a portable speaker while The Dare joins on production.

In a statement, she called Stateside her favorite track on the mixtape, noting it shows her artistic growth. Fans praised the music video’s offbeat setting and DIY feel, highlighting PinkPantheress’ knack for blending bedroom pop with dance elements.

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Sabaton: Templars

Swedish power metal band Sabaton released the cinematic music video for their single Templars on April 25, 2025. The clip was filmed at two historic fortresses in Serbia and depicts a fictional final stand of the Knights Templar, complete with dramatic battle scenes.

Templars serves as the lead release under Sabaton’s new label deal with Better Noise Music and previews material from their eleventh studio album. Bassist Pär Sundström noted that the song marks a shift from First World War themes to medieval topics fans have long requested. Critics praised the high production values and historical storytelling.

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In just one week, these music videos showcase different creative approaches, from Young Thug’s trap-style visuals to Megan Thee Stallion’s playful set pieces, Lorde’s urban exploration, PinkPantheress’s offbeat DIY setting, and Sabaton’s epic historical drama. Each clip delivers a glimpse of upcoming projects like UY Scuti and Fancy That.

You can revisit all five music videos online to catch every detail. Whether you’re a longtime fan or discovering these artists for the first time, there’s something new to appreciate. Keep an eye out for more music video releases in the weeks ahead.

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