The viral music video for rapper S-Quire's song "Doin That" has stirred controversy after it was revealed that its star dancer, Melissa Mercado, is an NYPD officer. Directed by Pitch Perfect, the video was professionally produced, and the identity of Mercado as an officer was unknown during filming. Following the video's release, there's been a heightened interest in Mercado for other music projects. S-Quire expressed concerns over the media's attention, acknowledging the personal implications for both him and Mercado, while Pitch Perfect noted the unexpected success of the dancer as a model.
"None of us were aware of ... what her main profession was," the director said.
"I've had tons of artists reach out trying to get her in their video," Pitch Perfect told the outlet.
"You know I have a family too. This lady has a family too," S-Quire told TMZ somberly.
"Yea, I love the fact that it went viral, but not like this," S-Quire added.
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