AceShowbiz - Halsey's new song "Lucky" is heavily influenced by Britney Spears' 2000 track of the same name. The Grammy-nominated singer consulted with Spears throughout the song's creation process. Halsey obtained permission to interpolate Spears' hit into her new tune.

She shared the progress of the song and music video with Spears for feedback and approval. "I sent her a shot-for-shot treatment of the music video just because I wanted to make sure I was totally nailing it," said Halsey.

The singers also exchanged merchandise, with Spears sending Halsey "Lucky" merch for its anniversary and receiving merchandise from Halsey in return.

"It's definitely like a pinch-me thing. I didn't even know she knew who I was," Halsey said. "So every day I'm kind of just looking around being like, there's a six-year-old girl in my heart that's freaking out."

In "Lucky," Halsey adapts Spears' lyrics to her own experiences, exploring her struggles with fame, motherhood, and public commentary on her health.

The accompanying music video pays homage to Spears' videos for "Lucky" and "Toxic," featuring Halsey's shaved head beneath her wig before getting treatment for an illness.

Upon its release, Halsey expressed mixed emotions about the song's reception.

Shortly after the video's release, Spears appeared to post on X (formerly Twitter) about it, expressing her upset and feeling "harassed, violated, and bullied." However, she later clarified that it was "fake news" and deleted the critique.

Halsey responded with her own post, affirming her love and admiration for Spears.

"I love Britney!!!! 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," wrote Halsey.

"Lucky" marks Halsey's first release since her June single, "The End". It follows the release of her 2021 album, "If I Can't Have Love, I Want Power".