If it's not controversial, then it's not Madonna

I always heard that this music video was controversial and I can see why, for the early 80s. But I love Madonna for it, the subject is impactful, fits the song, and still holds true to this day.

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Music video for Madonna's song Like a Prayer.

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Madonna and Leon in Madonna: Like a Prayer (1989)

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