Britney Spears posted what appears to be a clever clap back at Katy Perry after the “Chained to the Rhythm” singer made a few jokes at the “Slumber Party” artist’s expense on the Grammy red carpet.
Spears posted a bible verse from Luke 6:45 to Twitter on Monday: “Her mouth speaks from that which fills her heart.” In other words, it looks like she called Perry cold hearted for her comments.
The whole thing is indirect, but it has fans on both sides buzzing about what may be the beginnings of — an albeit ladylike — flame war.
Her mouth speaks from that which fills her heart ❤️ Luke 6:45 pic.twitter.com/L7YPi3Iirl
— Britney Spears ?? (@britneyspears) February 13, 2017
Perry’s “mental health” joke didn’t sit too well with Spears fans. An army of them said Perry cruelly referenced the pop star who shaved her head almost a decade ago while in the midst of a mental breakdown.
“We’re demanding you issue an apology to Britney Spears. 1500 words minimum. MLA Format. Submitted via instagram. Due by midnight,” wrote one user on Sunday.
“@katyperry U should apologize to @britneyspears. Shame on u Katy. She never shades anyone,” wrote another.
At the Grammys on Sunday, Perry was talking to Ryan Seacrest on the red carpet when he asked her about taking a break between albums. She responded, “That’s called taking care of your mental health.”
When Seacrest then followed up about how her time off had been, Perry said, “Fantastic. And I haven’t shaved my head yet.” In another interview, the “Chained to the Rhythm” singer talked about her hair, saying “I’ve done all of them and the only thing left to do is shave my head, which I’m really saving for a public breakdown. I’m down for that. I’m almost moments away from that, obviously.”
Spears was seen shaving her head during a public meltdown after leaving a rehab facility in February 2007.
But Perry and Spears have a history of, if not friendship, collaboration — leaving others to speculate whether the “Part of Me” singer simply made a poor choice of words, not intending to disparage the “Slumber Party” pop star. Perry appeared on the song “Passengers” for Spears’ eighth studio album, “Britney Jean.” The duo wrote the song with Sia, Andrew Swanson and Diplo.
Representatives for Perry and Spears have not yet responded to TheWrap’s request for comment.