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Mark Cassidy
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Two versions of Lipa are seen wearing pantsuits with button down crop-tops underneath,
one in purple and one in orange, with the orange having slicked-back hairdo and the blue
having a tidy bun.They represent the vulnerable romantic and the empowered spirit stages
that follow a break-up.Viewers are the slowly shown Lipa's backup dancers, who, like Lipa,
have alternate versions that wear orange and purple.The two groups (orange and purple)
begin shuffling between one and the other, with the two versions of Lipa portraying an
annoyed conversation.The two groups eventually take their respective colours side, with
Lipa as the head.They begin to perform aggravated gestures and expressive
choreography.The blue team jumps up, while the red team put their hands under their
chins, pointing them at the blues.The blues walk to the corner looking backwards while Lipa
looks to the camera, with the group eventually walking towards the reds and leaning over
them.They all roll their shoulders before putting their hands in front of each other.The
backup dancers then leave and the two Lipas are seen staring at each other while laying on
the floor.When they are seen standing up again, the groups run up to each other, before
each dancer takes a turn, spinning around their alter ego and going the way their alter ego
came.The room turns back to a lapis blue light before the reds fall to the floor, watching the
blues dance.The blue Lipa then turns towards the camera as the red one looks backwards at
a closing door.The blue Lipa then kisses the red Lipa on the forehead.The doors open again
and each group goes in separate lines to perform a dance, before joining as a full group to
continue their dance.The visual closes with the two Lipas nodding at one other before
turning to face their group.=== Reception ===
In V, Rayne H. Ellis summarized the video as "a clear tale of self-love and empowerment,"
while also praising its storyline.Billboard editor Nicholas Rice wrote that it sees Lipa
"visualizing the internal struggle one faces through her hot and cold outfit color choices and
interpretive dancing."Sara Cristiano of Much called the backup dancers "extremely talented"
and compared their "realness" to Annie Lennox.Teen Vogue's Gabe Bergado labelled the
dancers "stunning" and compared its ethos to that of "New Rules".Writing for Rolling Stone,
Ryan Reed viewed the video as "kinetic" and "heavily choreographed."Nora-Grayce Orosz
from Complex stated that Lipa "bringing all the sass of her previous releases times two," and
named the "[expert]" choreography "old-school."Reviewing for Spin, Tosten Burks called
the video "bold-hued."Nylon's Hafeezah Nazim complimented the "intense interpretative"
choreography and regarded the video as a whole "a visual representation of Lipa's internal
struggle with herself."The Staff for Promotion Music News commended the video for
"perfectly [encapsulating] those struggles that one faces during a breakup," and for ending
on a positive note.In his review for Idolator, Mike Wass called the video "emo" and
"striking," while Mar Maldonado of Soundigest viewed it as "unique" and "visually
appealing."On 28 November 2019, Lipa—who's ethnically Kosovo Albanian—used a still
from the music video, depicting the blue Lipa kissing the red Lipa on the forehead, to mark
that year's Albanian Flag Day.The still was edited to show the coat of arms of Kosovo on the
blue Lipa, and the coat of arms of Albania on the red Lipa.The "IDGAF" music video was
nominated for British Video of the Year at the 2019 Brit Awards.At the 2018 MTV Video
Music Awards, it received a nomination for Best Choreography.The video was longlisted for
Music Video of 2018 at the 44th People's Choice Awards in 2018, and won Best Pop Video –
UK at the 2018 UK Music Video Awards.It was a winning video at the 2018 MTV Video Play
Awards.== Live performances ==

Lipa performed "IDGAF" for the first time on 23 June at the Glastonbury Festival 2017.The
song was included on the setlist for Lipa's Self-Titled Tour (2017–18).Before performing it
on the tour, a message that wrote "You are about to experience some explicit language and
behaviour.This is a song for all the fuckboys that have done you wrong.If you would like to
participate in the next activity please put your middle fingers up" appeared on the
screen.Lipa performed it in a BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge performance in Los Angeles,
released 21 February 2018, with Charli XCX, Zara Larsson, Alma, and MØ performing
backing vocals.Lipa performed "IDGAF" on The Ellen DeGeneres Show on 14 March
2018.She wore an oversized suit and created several formations with her backup dancers,
maneuvering around the stage.Lipa performed the song for Jimmy Kimmel Live!on 20
March 2018.She was accompanied by two backup singers and a full band and the song's
lyrics appeared on the screen behind her as she sang.On 26 July 2018, Lipa performed the
song on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.It began with Lipa singing to herself in a
mirror before being joined by four background dancers and a full band that included an
electric guitarist.

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Mark Cassidy

Lipa as the head.They begin to perform aggravated gestures and expressive

the video "bold-hued."Nylon's Hafeezah Nazim complimented the "intense interpretative"

"striking," while Mar Maldonado of Soundigest viewed it as "unique" and "visually

appealing."On 28 November 2019, Lipa—who's ethnically Kosovo Albanian—used a still

Awards.== Live performances ==

screen.Lipa performed it in a BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge performance in Los Angeles,

backing vocals.Lipa performed "IDGAF" on The Ellen DeGeneres Show on 14 March

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