"Hurricane" is a song written by American rock band Thirty Seconds to Mars that is featured on their third studio album, This Is War.
There are two versions of this song, one of which is included on the album and another which is a collaboration with rapper Kanye West, titled "Hurricane 2.0".
The thirteen-minute music video, directed by Leto under the pseudonym Bartholomew Cubbins, garnered controversy when it premiered on November 29, 2010.
"[1]The video, which runs for 13 minutes and 10 seconds and was directed by Leto under the pseudonym Bartholomew Cubbins, premiered on MTV on November 29, 2010.
The experimental short film is 12 minutes long and contains excerpts from the tracks "Escape" and "Night of the Hunter."
It takes place in what is believed to be a dream, and explores a violent and sexual world where 30 Seconds to Mars are stalked and attacked by various figures known as "The Gimps", while a bisexual female couple known as Shae and Sunisa engage in sexual bondage activities with Jared while he is confronted by hallucinations.
The song, produced by Flood and Thirty Seconds to Mars, features vocals from American rapper Kanye West.
"West's vocal contribution to the song was ultimately removed because of legal issues surrounding the rights of each record company.