Britney Spears calls welfare checks a ‘joke’ after authorities visited her home because pop star shared video of herself dancing with ‘fake’ knives: ‘I’m getting an apology’
Britney Spears has called welfare checks a “joke” shortly after authorities visited her California home after the pop singer shared an Instagram video of herself dancing with knives, which she has since claimed were “fake.” .
The 41-year-old Toxic singer, who shared a second clip of herself with the kitchen knives after the welfare check, uploaded a photo of a ballerina’s pointy shoes balancing on knives on stage alongside a lengthy caption on Saturday.
“Is that welfare check joke in the news again??? “Come on, America…we’re cooler, aren’t we???’ began the performer.
“The officers came to my house and said they wouldn’t leave until they spoke to me while people were doing four-minute performances with them,” she wrote, adding adamantly: “I’m getting an apology.”
Spears then added, “I’ve been bullied in my home for so long now… ENOUGH! Don’t talk about it, come on, let’s do it!!!”
A ‘joke’: Britney Spears, 41, has called welfare checks a ‘joke’ shortly after authorities visited California after the pop singer shared an Instagram video of herself dancing with knives
Speaking up: The Toxic singer uploaded a photo of a ballerina’s pointe shoes balancing on knives on stage along with a lengthy caption on Saturday
Britney then wrote, “The way my mom exhibits the silence when dads ask questions about her own daughter as if I’m in the wrong… no, that’s an old game.”
She concluded by continuing to criticize the authorities who showed up at her home, typing, “People need to be responsible for their actions! It’s about power for cops.”
Earlier this week, TMZ reported that the Ventura County Sheriff’s Department received a call on Wednesday from a person who expressed “concern” about the singer’s recent social media posts – including her appearance with knives.
“Out of an abundance of caution,” officials decided to stop by Britney’s $7.4 million mansion to pick up a welfare check.
Officers were able to confirm that the pop singer was fine and left her home shortly afterwards. However, other sources told the medium that “several people called the police after Britney posted the knife video…”
TMZ later reported that Wednesday’s call was actually made by the LAPD Smart Team – a mental assessment unit. Authorities went to the star’s home after the caller assured them she wasn’t just a fan.
Spears’ attorney contacted officers after the welfare check, and authorities said they visited Britney’s home because the caller knew the singer.
The “Baby One More Time” hitmaker initially sparked concern when she uploaded a video of herself dancing with two knives for her 42.1 million followers on Monday.
Concern: Earlier this week, TMZ reported that the Ventura County Sheriff’s Department received a call on Wednesday from a person who expressed “concern” about the singer’s recent social media posts
‘Caution’: ‘Out of an abundance of caution’, officials decided to stop by Britney’s $7.4 million mansion to collect a welfare check