While "Cheap Thrills" dominated the airwaves in 2016 as a global anthem for carefree living, the music video offered a stripped-back, artistically driven visual that has since become a legendary part of pop culture. Directed by Sia and Daniel Askill, this version focuses entirely on the raw energy of contemporary dance. A Masterclass in Minimalist Choreography
: The song itself spent four weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 , originally written for Rihanna before Sia decided to keep it for her album This Is Acting .
: In early 2024, the "Performance Edit" joined the elite billion-views club on YouTube, marking Sia's sixth video to reach this milestone.