– Pepsi re-released canceled Madonna commercial from 34 years ago
– The “Like a Prayer” ad faced controversy and backlash in 1989
– Madonna expressed her gratitude and cheered Pepsi on social media
The “Like a Prayer” commercial starring Madonna, which was canceled by Pepsi in 1989 due to controversy, has been re-released after 34 years. Madonna took to social media to cheer and express her gratitude to Pepsi for “finally” making the decision to re-release the ad, which originally faced significant backlash.
In 1989, the “Like a Prayer” commercial was pulled from the airwaves due to backlash over the music video’s content, which included provocative scenes and religious iconography. Some critics accused Madonna of blasphemy. Responding to the commercial’s re-release after more than three decades, Madonna posted on social media: “Grateful to Pepsi for finally allowing the world to see this beautiful commercial.”