The collaboration with R. Kelly was initially praised by critics, with Rolling Stone listing it as one of the 100 Best Songs of 2013. The duo performed the song together on Saturday Night Live and at the American Music Awards that same year. The 2019 Removal and Controversy
The track is a mid-tempo synth-pop and R&B song influenced by 1980s electronic music.
Lady Gaga released “Do What U Want” with R. Kelly as a pop/R&B anthem about bodily autonomy and media scrutiny. The music video was shot but never officially released due to scheduling conflicts — though some speculate Gaga later shelved it because of growing discomfort with Kelly.
Elias sat there, heart hammering against his ribs. He looked at his Downloads folder.
