Controversial music videos are nothing new. In 1989, Madonna was thrown headlong into a scandal involving the Catholic Church after her "Like a Prayer" music video showed the pop star getting it on with a saint.
But in today's politically correct world, you don't have to piss off religious leaders to attract controversy. Hell, if you're the ever-threatening Selena Gomez, all you have to do is paint a horse and smile. Here's five of the most controversial music videos of the year -- so far.
Most Controversial Music Videos of 2011 (So Far)