Katy Perry - California Gurls (official Music Video) Ft. Snoop Dogg May 2026

Set in the fictional land of "Candyfornia," the video depicts Katy Perry as a game piece on a board played by Snoop Dogg , who appears as a king named "Sugar Daddy" . Perry’s mission is to move through different phases of the game to rescue other women held captive by Snoop in candy-related traps.

Reviews for the video and track were largely positive, though some critics pointed out its "over-the-top" nature. Set in the fictional land of "Candyfornia," the

The music video, directed by , is a surreal, candy-themed masterpiece influenced by Charlie and the Chocolate Factory , Alice in Wonderland , and the board game Candy Land . The music video, directed by , is a

Fine artist Will Cotton served as the artistic director, basing many of the video's giant sets and surreal imagery on his own paintings. Critical Reception A colorful, synth-pop anthem designed as a West

Released in May 2010 as the lead single for the Teenage Dream album, was a definitive pop cultural moment that cemented Katy Perry as a global superstar. A colorful, synth-pop anthem designed as a West Coast response to Jay-Z and Alicia Keys' "Empire State of Mind," it topped the Billboard Hot 100 and became one of the biggest summer hits of the decade. The Music Video: "Candyfornia"