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Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles Times
Entertainment
Christi Carras

Sam Smith's new music video brings out the haters — and a lot of supporters

Fans are defending Sam Smith online after their latest music video received a wave of fatphobic, anti-LGBTQ criticism.

Since the video for Smith's new track "I'm Not Here to Make Friends" debuted on Friday, haters have body-shamed and misgendered the pop musician on social media.

In the video, the singer models a number of glamorous costumes — ranging from a giant, fluffy, hot-pink coat to a white corset and matching nipple covers — while singing about their "blessing of a body to love on."

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