Rihanna 'American Oxygen' Music Video: New Single Gets Political with Visual Filled with History

Rihanna sings about trying to reach the American dream in military gear and in front of an American flag, while clips of historic moments, peaceful protests, police brutality and American leaders flash around her.

At one point, the death announcement of Martin Luther King Jr. cuts into the music and scenes from the civil rights leader's funeral play on screen.

Watch Rihanna's new music video for "American Oxygen" below:

"American Oxygen" is the third track to be released off Rihanna's forthcoming new album, which fans have dubbed "R8." The track was preceded by the release of "FourFiveSeconds" and "B*tch Better Have My Money."

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