The Most Expensive Music Videos Of All Time

Among the glittering tapestries of music videos, some stand out for their jaw-dropping budgets.

Scream

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Express Yourself

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Estranged

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Die Another Day

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Black or White

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Bad

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2 Legit 2 Quit

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Make Me Like You

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