The track was originally a demo written by Sia for a "pop artist," later confirmed to be Rihanna, potentially for an early version of her album Anti .
A separate, official track also titled was released by David Guetta and Sia on March 7, 2025. SiaВ Beautiful People Ft Rihanna
This version features a music video directed by Daniel Askill and choreographed by Jacob Jonas, featuring thirteen dancers performing in Los Angeles. The track was originally a demo written by
The lyrics for the demo version often center on themes of resilience and self-worth, featuring the recurring line: "Hands out stretch, what you got / Give me your best and I won't turn you down" . Sia has been noted for her ability to write "flaws-and-all anthems" that reject standard beauty expectations, a style prominent in her work for other major artists like Britney Spears . The lyrics for the demo version often center
While often miscredited to David Guetta in fan-made videos and titles, Sia explicitly clarified on Twitter that Guetta did not produce this version.
Although the full song remained unreleased, the hook was later sampled by Wiz Khalifa for his own song titled "Beautiful People," which also leaked during his Blacc Hollywood era. Later "Official" Version
This official 2025 release is a different entity from the older 2013 demo that fans often associate with Rihanna. Content and Themes