The perceived anonymity allowed by social media has a dark side, people can at times turn off their filters and go for the laughs, even if it is mean to the extreme. Taking this nasty observation to heart Jimmy Kimmel has turned it into comedy gold by encouraging celebrities to own the criticism, in the process creating the ongoing comedy bit that is Celebrities Reading Mean Tweets.

Back for another episode Jimmy Kimmel has released a new edition of mean tweets, this time presenting musicians reading the venomous tweets. For this hilarious episode stepping up to be take the blows dealt out by the twittersphere are Josh Groban, Drake, Lady Gaga, Sam Smith, Jessie J, Blake Shelton, Haim, Wiz Khalifa, Ed Sheeran, Iggy Azalea, Pitbull, Sia, Childish Gambino, Britney Spears, Ariana Grande, Jason Aldean, 5 Seconds Of Summer, Katy Perry and Psy.

Presented for your viewing pleasure is a cold slap in the face to many of the world’s most popular artists, a slap guaranteed to make you laugh your ass off. Sit back, relax and be sure to have your laughing pants on, this one will stretch ordinary pants to their limits.

Reference: Jimmy Kimmel YouTube