M.I.A.'S "BORN FREE" WAS BANNED FROM ( the U.S.) YOUTUBE, BUT WE HAVE IT HERE... AND WE KINDA SEE WHY (VIDEO)

M.I.A, Born Free from ROMAIN-GAVRAS on Vimeo.

Wow, this video is pretty deep. Especially, once you see the U.S. flag patch on the bad evil military dude. It's definitely sending a clear message. We get it. Do You?

And, bravo to M.I.A.. She doesn't appear once in the video. How many (female) artists would stomp off the set before allowing that to happen? I can think of a few *cough* beyonce,ladygaga,rihanna *clears throat* Anyhoo, M.I.A. is a testament to true artistry.

And, remember when she performed "Swagger Like Us" on stage during last year's Grammy Awards alonside Jay Z, Kanye, T.I., and Lil' Wayne, while on the verge of birthing her baby? The baby was moving around during pre-show interviews and it was her due date for crying out loud! She was quoted afterward saying that her son was poised to be a hip hop star. Now that's bad-ass! We're officially fans!

vid clip via the.LIFE Files