LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Pop icon Britney Spears recently shared a controversial video on her Instagram account, which has set the internet abuzz.

The video, in which the singer shows off her pole-dancing skills against the backdrop of the explicit Nine Inch Nails track 'Closer,' has prompted fans and observers to question whether the singer is considering changing her career path.

"Got this pole two days ago and last night was my first time on it," she captioned the post adding three shrugging emojis and three red rose emojis.

As usual, Britney Spears disabled the comments on her post to prevent a direct exchange with her fans.

Is Britney Spears releasing new music?

Amid these developments, speculation has arisen as to whether Britney Spears is about to release new music. Since ending her conservatorship, the 'Toxic' singer seems to have revitalized her creative expression.

Her first release after conservation was the joint single 'Hold Me Closer' with Elton John, released in August 2022. The song, inspired by Elton John's legendary song 'Tiny Dancer,' ushered in a new phase in Britney Spears' musical odyssey.

'Mind Your Business' is the second release of the artist after conservatorship. While there is no official confirmation of an upcoming music release, the timing of the raunchy video hints at a possible evolution of their artistic direction.

What is Britney Spears' net worth?

Speculation about her career moves aside, Britney Spears' financial success has been a consistent feature of her life. With a variety of talents including singing, acting, producing, directing music videos and more, she has amassed an impressive fortune.

Britney Spears' net worth is estimated at approximately $70 million, reflecting her diverse contributions to the entertainment industry. Her ability to pursue multiple creative endeavors simultaneously, including songwriting, dancing, acting, record production, music composition, authorship, fashion design, and music video directing, underscores her enduring influence.

Internet asks if Britney Spears is changing her career path

Internet users and fans continued to dissect Britney Spears' recent posts and questioned the trajectory of her career. One user tweeted, "Afternoon shift at a strip club." Another added, "Yeah. When's the Belcamino version dropping?"

A third user tweeted, "Her body her right to do what she wants ..." A fourth claimed, "She’s going through it for sure." Another added, "No opinion. Let her live her life." A user mockingly questioned, "I don’t understand why this is free." "I’ll give it to her, she’s still in great shape physically," read a tweet.