Love Bailey Controls the Narrative

Love Bailey, the queer artist and cultural visionary known for her collaborations with icons like Lady Gaga, Rihanna, and Britney Spears, has teamed up with Fort Troff — a gay-owned company specializing in high-quality, innovative sex toys — to unveil her latest single and provocative music video, Skull Fcker!.

Infusing campy horror with a fierce message of empowerment, Bailey’s Skull Fcker! video is a vibrant tribute to trans resilience, as she challenges a conservative “Dr. Evil” and embraces her authentic, defiant self. Co-directed by Bailey and Tyler Stone, this visual creation blends boundary-pushing art with bold activism and features an eclectic cast of LGBTQ+ personalities, including Brendan Jordan, The Kiss Boyz, Logan Stevens, and viral artist Sean Ellmore.

The video was shot at Slather Studios and Savage Ranch, with an edgy design team that includes @Charlibymz, @Saylorbone, and @Hausofpuglielli. As Bailey explains, her mission goes beyond music and fashion—it’s about creating a lifestyle that encourages people to embrace beauty, light, and authenticity, inspiring everyone to be better humans and live in the moment.

What is the story being told in Skull Fcker!?

Love Bailey: The video is an homage to the trans facial feminization journey, where I confront the villainous Dr. Evil, who attempts to force me into conforming to 'good conservative values.' But I reclaim my wild, authentic self—and, ironically, end up falling for Dr. Evil thanks to his many transformative surgeries.

The video features a cast of diverse personalities, including gay adult film stars. How do they contribute to the overall narrative?

Love Bailey: My creative queer community always inspires me. Everyone is an icon in their own way. I'm always pushing to unite us on the silver screen.

How did the collaboration with Fort Troff come about?

Love Bailey: I have always been a fan of leather daddy culture. Most of my friends are sex workers and porn stars who have already worked with the brand. The only thing missing in their media was a dose of estradiol.

Did it take much persuading to get Fort Troff on board for the visual?

Love Bailey: With trans being such a major topic right now, it's crucial for brands that want to be genuinely inclusive to empower trans people to tell their own stories. Fort Troff made a smart choice by allowing me to direct my own vision—you can see the incredible results without any need to push a social narrative or chase inclusivity points. They gave a fierce woman the reins of a traditionally male-focused brand, showing real trust in an artist’s vision. That’s the ultimate mark of true allyship.

Can you tell us more about the “Dr. Evil” character in the video and how it represents the obstacles facing trans and queer empowerment today?

Love Bailey: Tyler Stone, who co-wrote and produced with me, was originally supposed to play Dr. Evil. But an emergency spinal surgery kept him from making it, so one of our incredibly talented designers, Victor Puglielli—who also created the final skeletal look—had to step in at the last minute.

The challenges didn’t stop there. The very next day, while filming the final scene, I nearly drowned in an acrylic tank filled with water set precariously on a gurney that ended up collapsing on set. That shoot was a total nightmare, and I think some of that intensity is visible on screen.

The trans experience parallels this process. It’s about adapting, rolling with whatever life hands you, and ultimately transforming chaos into something beautiful. It's about making art out of life’s catastrophes.

What went into creating the visual style, and were there specific influences that guided the look?

Love Bailey: The album cover was an actual image taken on the operating table from my facial feminization surgery by my doctor, Henry Chen. After I posted it, two of my friends commented, "That should be the cover of your Skullfckr! single." From there, I knew I had to deliver this fantasy to the fans. So much of the trans journey is about transformation, not only the physical but the emotional as well. I wanted to take the audience on a roller coaster of that journey.

Beyond this video, what does trans empowerment mean to you personally, and how do you hope projects like Skull Fcker! can help further that message in the media?

Love Bailey: Despite the struggles of being trans and the constant political attacks on our rights and dignity, I still feel incredibly empowered by my transness. I believe that, somewhere, my journey can inspire others looking to see themselves represented on screen. I want them to know there are others out there—people like them who just want to live their truth, embrace their individuality, and dance their hearts out. It’s showtime, baby!"

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