Addison Rae's "Fame is a Gun" Music Video Further Cements Her It-Girl Status

Is it too big of a statement to say that Addison Rae is this generation's Britney Spears? We don't think so. That's exactly the energy she's serving -- and her new music video for "Fame is a Gun" only seals the deal.

If you've been watching Rae's recent music drops, you'll know she's not out here releasing basic pop visuals -- these are, some might even argue, cinematic moments. Every detail -- from costume to choreography to set design -- feels curated, intentional and part of a universe she's clearly building.

 

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In "Headphones On," stylist Dara put her in vintage American Apparel and topped it off with Apple's classic wired headphones -- a tiny but genius nod to the 2014 Tumblr-core revival Rae so naturally embodies. "Fame is a Gun" takes it even further with David Lynch meets Gregg Araki vibes -- grungy, surreal, queer-coded and dripping in moody pop nostalgia.

Sonically, the track echoes the ghosts of edgy alt-pop past -- hints of old-school Grimes (RIP), early Marina and the Diamonds, peak Britney and a dash of Gaga-era theatrical flair. It's chaotic, deliberate and somehow still extremely cohesive.

Addison Rae's music video for "Fame is a Gun" is available to watch on YouTube and mark your calendars, her debut album drops on June 6.

For more music news, read about the easter egg hidden in Lorde's latest song, "Man of the Year." 

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