'Whip My Hair' Video Arrives, Willow Smith Remains Awesome

By Zach Dionne Posted Oct 18th 2010 07:00PM

The 'Whip My Hair' video is here, and Willow Smith has transcended from Jada and Will Smith's 9-year-old kiddo to a legitimate star. Seriously -- the video stacks up to the incredibly catchy, Rihanna-sounding song with killer outfits, fun classroom dance pieces and, yes, tons of hair whipping -- with paint!

The video was directed by Ray Kay, who also helmed the sensational shoots for Lady Gaga's 'Poker Face' and Justin Bieber's 'Baby.'

Watch the 'Whip My Hair' video:

Kay told Rap-Up of the video: "I'm really happy to be involved with a project that has such a positive message as this one, and I'm certain people that are watching the video will feel inspired to develop their own individuality and freedom and express their own art after seeing Willow in this video."

In the month since the song hit the airwaves, 'Whip My Hair' has been adopted as an unofficial anthem for pre-teen girls across the country. Almost right out of the gate, several extremely talented kids began devising choreography for the song and uploaded their wizardry to the web. And over the weekend, one enterprising video editor took a feel-good song about hair on 'Sesame Street' and turned it into an on-point mashup of the hit song.

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Monday 18 October

By caribislandlvr

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WHY IS THIS NOT ON I-TUNES YET??

By Lauraaa

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10/26!!

Tuesday 19 October

By Jay

1. I love Willow.
2. The song is hot, but...
3. This video is FIRE.
very creative and original.
I love the outfits and the dancing.
What "better lyrics" does a NINE year old need? This is good stuff right here.

By rene

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Yes , I agree.

Saturday 23 October

By truth

This is so harmless and fun. People who have a problem with this video are too conservative and take themselves waaaay to seriously.

Tuesday 02 November

By Chris

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Because it stinks!

By Belinda

Very cute & fun video and good for giving kids positive self-esteem.

Good job, Willow! :)

By Me

I agree, so cute! I wish they hadn't auto-tuned her voice, it made her sound older than she is and I don't think she needs it, but it didn't ruin the song. Glad she has parents who can make this happen for her =)

By Madmartigan

Will Smith should be arrested for child abuse. This is absurd. And why would he name his daughter after an 80s movie about midgets? I hope her middle name isn't Burglekutt.

By Leslie

Yes, I thought it was a fun video...and by the way, her name Willow must be because her dad is Will. And her brother, the Karate Kid, Jaden, is named for his mom, Jada.

By Kya, Chill Girl!

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I agree Belinda, this seems to be a positive and fun video for kids, maybe adults too (I admit I bobbed my head a little) lol...I do not believe nepotism is what makes Will & Jada's world go round, quite the contrary. Most "stage" parents are so hungry for their child to achieve fame (and therefore live vicariously through them, even if it's not the child's dream), that they are willing to forgo their own morals and standards (Britney, Miley to name a few). Will & Jada have achieved fame and fortune on their own which enables the means to ensure their children's dreams are met and done respectfully and age appropriately.
Just a side note, is it just me or does she remind you of chilling on a Saturday night in the 80's watching Headbangers Ball with Metallica on there whipping their hair? I love it!!!

By Nancy

What is positive about "whip my hair back and forth"?? It's stupid and annoying. I have young nieces and I hope they are listening to something a little smarter than this. She's very cute and talented but I wonder about the content.

By Vonnie

I liked the video. However, at my age, I will probably get a head ache whipping my hair back and forth! lol....

By Dark gable

Wow man is it really that small! LOL! You are the Angry Inch!!!

By Zoe

She's a little Rihanna in the making - for sure! Get better songs for her to sing and she will be dynomite! I want to hear her do one Rihanna's song! I bet she amazes everyone!

By nissa

I really think she is a the next Beyonce. She is super talented! Love the video. All the haters, just keep hatin' and watch her keep right on whippin'! You can't stop a train!

Amazing? How can you tell with the auto tune????? She probably can't even sing, but with Mommy and Daddy's money anythign is possible!!!!!

By bobbijosnotmyname

Love her voice& video, hate the song. She does have major potential. Just needs better lyrics.

Wednesday 20 October

By Becky

She is only nine years old, what would you have her sing about!!!!!

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