Britney Spears blasts Halsey for channeling her in ‘Lucky’ video before immediately taking it back: ‘Fake news’

Britney Spears blasted Halsey for allegedly portraying her as a "superficial pop star with no heart" in their new "Lucky" music video — and immediately took it all back.

After Halsey (who uses she/they pronouns) released their music video, Spears took to X to threaten legal action.

"For obvious reasons I'm very upset about the Halsey video," Spears, 42, wrote Friday evening. "I feel harassed, violated and bullied."

Britney Spears, pictured here in her "Lucky" music video from 2000, called out Halsey's new "Lucky" music video, which was released Friday. Britney Spears/YouTube On Friday night, she tweeted (seen above) that her fellow pop star's video made her out to be a "superficial pop star with no heart." Britney Spears/X

"I didn't know an artist like her and someone I looked up to and admired would illustrate me in such an ignorant way by tailoring me as a superficial pop star with no heart or concern at all," she continued.

Spears noted that she is currently dealing with "health problems," which was why she deleted her Instagram. However, she plans to rejoin the platform to show she "care[s]."

"I'm speaking with my lawyers today to see what can be done on this matter," she concluded. "It feels illegal and downright cruel."

However, as seen above, Spears quickly backtracked on X. Britney Spears/X The singer, pictured here in her "Lucky" video, claimed she did not send out the criticism from her phone. Britney Spears/YouTube

However, just minutes after posting the scathing note, she immediately took it down and claimed someone else had written it.

"Fake news !!! That was not me on my phone !!!" she then shared on X. "I love Halsey and that's why I deleted it 🌹 !!!"

She has also yet to rejoin Instagram.

Halsey swiftly responded on X, writing, "and I love Britney!!!!"

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In their new Britney-inspired "Lucky" video, Halsey (seen above) dressed in a crystal body suit similar to the one the Princess of Pop wore in her "Toxic" video. Halsey/YouTube Spears can be seen rocking the bodysuit in her 2003 "Toxic" music video above. Britney Spears/YouTube

"I always have and always will 💕 you were the first person who ever made me realize what it means to feel inspired. And you continue to inspire me everyday."

In the referenced music video, Halsey, 29, plays a pop star resembling Spears, even going as far as wearing a full-body crystal suit resembling the latter's famous "Toxic" look.

To the public, Halsey's character is known as a successful singer with little girls dreaming of becoming them one day.

However, behind closed doors, they deal with relationship issues and undisclosed health problems — similar to the "Without You" singer's real-life situations.

Throughout the video and lyrics of "Lucky," Halsey (seen in the video here) sings about the struggles they experienced behind closed doors. Halsey/YouTube "I shaved my head four times because I wanted to/ And then I did it one more time 'cause I got sick," Halsey, pictured standing in the "Lucky" video, sings. Halsey/YouTube

Halsey recently revealed that they'd been diagnosed with Lupus and a rare T-cell disorder. At the time, they shared photos undergoing intravenous treatment — much like the visuals in the video.

"I shaved my head four times because I wanted to/ And then I did it one more time 'cause I got sick," they sing on the song, which sampled Spears' hit 2000 track of the same name.

"I left the doctor's office full of tears/ Became a single mom at my premiere/ And I told everybody I was fine for a whole damn year/ And that's the biggest lie of my career." 

Reps for Halsey and Spears did not immediately respond to Page Six's requests for comment.

As seen in the above still from the "Lucky" video, Halsey also physically shows themself dealing with illness. Halsey/YouTube Halsey, pictured getting bloodwork in her "Lucky" music video here, was diagnosed with Lupus and a rare T-cell disorder. They announced the news in June. Halsey/YouTube

It's unclear which part of the video Spears took issue with. However, many fans suggested Spears was not aware of the "Closer" singer's health issues and misconstrued the message.

"Did she watch the video? It's about how Halsey and the little girl are not so different even though she's a star," one X user wrote. "Does she mean the 'shaved my hair four times line'? That was about Halsey shaving her hair because of cancer but maybe Britney thought it was a dig at her."

"that's just a huge misunderstanding because the music video is about halsey herself and her fight against leukemia," another added.

Halsey, seen posing in their "Lucky" video, previously claimed Spears approved of their request to sample "Lucky." Halsey/YouTube "I wrote her the longest, sappiest, stan letter of all time and she was soooo nice," Halsey, seen again in their new video, tweeted. Halsey/YouTube

"I can see why Britney would see it as a 'dig' or feel exploited," a third added.

"There are definitely references to Britney and her likeness but I don't think @halsey had ill intent. This misunderstanding could've been avoided if the MV had been explained/shown to her. Someone better FIX THIS."

Halsey previously tweeted that Spears personally approved her request to sample "Lucky."

"I wrote her the longest, sappiest, stan letter of all time and she was soooo nice," they recalled.